Division: Retirement
Site: The Kensington Victoria
Site Address: The Kensington Victoria,3965 Shelbourne Street,Victoria,BC,V8N 6J4
Employment Type: Full Time
To Apply: On company site
About Revera
Revera is a leading owner, operator and investor in the senior living sector committed to helping older adults live life to the fullest. Through its portfolio of partnerships, Revera owns or operates more than 500 properties across Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, offering seniors’ apartments, independent living, assisted living, memory care and long term care.
The Kensington is located in Gordon Head, just steps from Tuscany Village, in lovely Victoria, British Columbia. Established in 1990, our stylish retirement residence offers 114 Independent Living suites.
With beautiful gardens and modern style, our home is a perfect fit for seniors living active, independent lifestyles. For added convenience, The Kensington is located close to a wide variety of shopping, as well as medical and professional services.
With beautiful gardens and modern style, our home is a perfect fit for seniors living active, independent lifestyles. For added convenience, The Kensington is located close to a wide variety of shopping, as well as medical and professional services.
The Opportunity
Join us as a values driven leader to oversee and manage the culinary and dining services departments. With your creativity, flair and culinary professionalism we can partner to deliver the “Best in Class” culinary experience to our residents. With your guidance and management, we can offer outstanding service and diverse, flexible menus made with high quality fresh ingredients and appetizing presentation. Our goal is to exceed our resident’s expectations!
Learn more about the exciting role of Director of Culinary Services. Say hello to Ross: https://youtu.be/EywW1nhtVUU
In this role you will be focused on:
- Ensuring Resident & Employee Safety
- Engaging with residents and employees to consistently achieve high results through the survey process
- Hiring & training a team of superstar culinary and serving experts!
- Living our values and ensuring others on your team do to
- Maintaining Food & Labour costs
What You Will Do:
Collaborate – Work with the Executive Director, National Culinary Manager and residents to implement the culinary vision and program objectives.
Manage – Effectively manage a team of people, department financials and resident satisfaction.
Roll-up your sleeves – Take a hands-on approach to leading, mentoring, and filling in as required to support both the culinary and dining staff.
Comply – Maintaining food quality in compliance with regulations company policies and culinary standards.
Cultivate – Build and maintain strong relationships with the community residents, employees, and managers along with the regional support team and vendor partners.
Create – Elevate and deliver “Best In Class” dining experience using your creative culinary expertise.
What You Bring:
- Community College Food Services Supervisor Course or Equivalent
- Valid Food Safety/Food Handler’s Certification
- Red Seal & Smart Serve Certification
- Passion for Customer Service and Resident Interaction
- Better than average computer skills
- Union Management Experience
- Values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion & Excellence
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
What We Offer:
- Support from your Regional and National Team
- Technology to help you do your job better!
- Benefits and Pension Package
- Better work life balance
