Assistant General Manager, Dining Services

Oak Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living is a distinguished continuing care retirement community sprawling across 87 acres in Parkville, Maryland. As part of Erickson Senior Living’s expansive national network, Oak Crest represents one of the largest and most respected senior living and health care providers in the United States. The community prides itself on enhancing the quality of life for its residents by delivering a vibrant lifestyle, financial security, and a comprehensive focus on health and well-being services. This thriving environment supports both residents and employees by fostering a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging.

Oak Crest Village aims to offer a fulfilling work atmosphere with flexible schedules and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. The community is deeply committed to the professional growth and personal development of its team members through extensive educational support, including certification reimbursement and access to a wide range of online courses. The overarching goal is to create an environment where employees feel valued and empowered to grow alongside the company as it expands and opens new communities.

Joining Oak Crest Village means becoming part of a team dedicated to equity and inclusion, providing medical, dental, and vision insurance options, wellness programs, and other benefits such as employee discounts and paid time off. Ongoing health services are offered onsite to team members, further emphasizing the community's investment in employee well-being. Compensation for the Assistant General Manager of Dining Services position starts at $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

The Assistant General Manager of Dining Services role at Oak Crest Village presents a wonderful opportunity for an individual passionate about leadership in hospitality within a senior living setting. This position requires managing multiple dining venues, including a restaurant, café, kitchen, and catering areas, ensuring efficient daily operations and high-quality mealtime services. The role is pivotal in upholding exemplary food service standards by overseeing food preparation, presentation, safety compliance, and staff management.

In this leadership capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting, training, coaching, and developing a robust team of dining professionals, fostering a respectful and productive workplace culture. Responsibilities extend to maintaining cleanliness and regulatory compliance across dining and food preparation environments. The role also emphasizes contributing to employee and resident satisfaction through active participation in community programs and initiatives.

The Assistant General Manager must be adept in scheduling and managing a diverse workforce, including supervisory staff, while demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and company policies. The job demands the ability to work during weekends and holidays and handle physical requirements such as lifting or moving objects up to 25 pounds. Ideal candidates should hold current Serv-Safe certification or an equivalent per state guidelines and possess at least three years of experience in dining room management and sanitation, with some allowance for dietetics experience.

This comprehensive role not only offers a stable and rewarding career trajectory but also integrates employees into a tight-knit, value-driven community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of senior residents. Oak Crest Village, supported by Erickson Senior Living, prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to a discrimination-free workplace, and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to join its team and contribute to its mission of enhancing lives.