
General Manager, Senior Living Community - Dining & Hospitality
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $75,000.00 - $90,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Generous compensation
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance
401(k) savings plan
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Career growth opportunities
employee perks and rewards
Job Description
NEXDINE Hospitality is a leading provider in the hospitality industry specializing in dining, fitness center, and facility management services. With a broad clientele spanning independent schools, higher education institutions, senior living communities, hospitals, and various businesses nationwide, NEXDINE has established itself as a trusted partner delivering expertly managed and tailored program solutions. NEXDINE emphasizes a culture that puts people first, committed to transparency, responsiveness, and authentic service experiences, which collectively form "The NEXDINE Experience." For more detailed information, visits to their official website www.NEXDINE.com reveal their comprehensive approach to business, focusing on quality management and superior client service.
This role is for a General Manager position at a Senior Living Community in Goshen, IN, and is a full-time employment opportunity offering a competitive salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 per year, with pay disbursed weekly through direct deposit. The General Manager will report directly to the Regional Vice President and holds full accountability for managing daily operations, ensuring financial performance, meeting client objectives, and maintaining a high standard of service and care for residents. This senior leadership position involves managing significant operations with an annual revenue exceeding $1 million, focusing on fostering a positive and productive work environment for all staff members.
The General Manager plays a crucial role in culinary management by directing and assisting the Executive Chef and kitchen staff in menu planning, cost control, food production, and ensuring the presentation quality meets or exceeds company standards. They oversee all catering operations to guarantee seamless execution. In operations, the General Manager maintains and cultivates vendor relationships, oversees supply and equipment management, ensures adherence to safety, food handling, and sanitation protocols, and ensures compliance with company and contractual standards. This role includes responsibilities such as managing purchasing, quality control, scheduling, payroll, and operational recording.
Financial duties include controlling departmental expenses (like food and labor costs), generating financial reports, participating in budget planning, conducting profit and loss (P&L) analyses, and managing inventory with adjustments for price fluctuations. The General Manager also collaborates with the corporate office during monthly P&L reviews, playing a key role in financial stewardship for the senior living community’s dining and hospitality offerings.
People management is a significant aspect of this position, with responsibilities including providing leadership and development for all employees within the unit, motivating and communicating effectively with teams, ensuring compliance with company policies, and delivering exceptional customer service to residents and clients alike. The ideal candidate must be adept in communication, client focus, problem-solving, leadership, teamwork, and project management, vital for operational success.
Overall, the General Manager at NEXDINE’s Senior Living Community is instrumental in driving business success through strategic operational management, financial accountability, and exceptional people leadership with the overarching aim of enhancing the living experience of senior residents through outstanding dining and hospitality services. This role promises a comprehensive career opportunity with generous compensation, health benefits including dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) savings plans, generous paid time off, employee assistance programs, career advancement prospects, and various employee perks and rewards.
This role is for a General Manager position at a Senior Living Community in Goshen, IN, and is a full-time employment opportunity offering a competitive salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 per year, with pay disbursed weekly through direct deposit. The General Manager will report directly to the Regional Vice President and holds full accountability for managing daily operations, ensuring financial performance, meeting client objectives, and maintaining a high standard of service and care for residents. This senior leadership position involves managing significant operations with an annual revenue exceeding $1 million, focusing on fostering a positive and productive work environment for all staff members.
The General Manager plays a crucial role in culinary management by directing and assisting the Executive Chef and kitchen staff in menu planning, cost control, food production, and ensuring the presentation quality meets or exceeds company standards. They oversee all catering operations to guarantee seamless execution. In operations, the General Manager maintains and cultivates vendor relationships, oversees supply and equipment management, ensures adherence to safety, food handling, and sanitation protocols, and ensures compliance with company and contractual standards. This role includes responsibilities such as managing purchasing, quality control, scheduling, payroll, and operational recording.
Financial duties include controlling departmental expenses (like food and labor costs), generating financial reports, participating in budget planning, conducting profit and loss (P&L) analyses, and managing inventory with adjustments for price fluctuations. The General Manager also collaborates with the corporate office during monthly P&L reviews, playing a key role in financial stewardship for the senior living community’s dining and hospitality offerings.
People management is a significant aspect of this position, with responsibilities including providing leadership and development for all employees within the unit, motivating and communicating effectively with teams, ensuring compliance with company policies, and delivering exceptional customer service to residents and clients alike. The ideal candidate must be adept in communication, client focus, problem-solving, leadership, teamwork, and project management, vital for operational success.
Overall, the General Manager at NEXDINE’s Senior Living Community is instrumental in driving business success through strategic operational management, financial accountability, and exceptional people leadership with the overarching aim of enhancing the living experience of senior residents through outstanding dining and hospitality services. This role promises a comprehensive career opportunity with generous compensation, health benefits including dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) savings plans, generous paid time off, employee assistance programs, career advancement prospects, and various employee perks and rewards.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of management experience in hospitality or senior living dining operations
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Strong financial management skills
- Ability to manage and lead a team effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in scheduling, staffing, and payroll processes
- Ability to work full-time in Goshen, IN
- Ability to maintain positive vendor relationships
- Availability for weekly direct deposit payroll
- Willingness to comply with company policies and standards
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration or related field preferred
- Proven experience in managing dining and hospitality operations in a senior living or similar environment
- Strong financial acumen including P&L management and budget planning
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Proficiency in food safety standards and quality control
- Effective communication and customer service abilities
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Experience with vendor relations and contract compliance
- Ability to develop operational improvements and strategies
Job Duties
- Direct and assist the Executive Chef and staff in menu writing, cost control, food production, execution and presentation
- Ensure the quality of all food products and compliance with standards
- Oversee all catering operations
- Maintain vendor relationships and monitor vendor purchasing guidelines
- Assist Executive Chef with supplies, equipment and work area oversight
- Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs as needed
- Oversee purchasing of food and supplies ensuring efficient operation
- Implement quality control for product receiving
- Determine production schedules and staffing requirements including payroll processing
- Ensure compliance with safety, food handling, sanitation, uniform guidelines and productivity standards
- Create, compile and record production and operational data
- Develop procedures and strategies to improve unit performance
- Ensure contractual compliance
- Participate in Business Review process and client communications
- Manage department controllable expenses, including food costs, labor, supplies, uniforms and equipment
- Generate financial reports, assist in budget planning and P&L analysis
- Oversee inventory management and price updates
- Participate in monthly P&L review with corporate office
- Provide direction and manage performance of all staff ensuring development and engagement
- Motivate employees through communication and team meetings
- Train and supervise staff in food preparation and presentation
- Deliver superior customer service
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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