Food Service Director - Maryville, TN

ARAMARK Senior Living Services helps continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) create the highest quality residential living experiences for the more than 32,000 residents it serves each day at more than 170 locations in the U.S. and Canada. ARAMARK Senior Living Services assembles integrated teams of dining services and facility management professionals to deliver on our commitment to provide superior dining experiences and maintain warm, clean and attractive communities for our clients' independent, assisted and healthcare residents.





Today's seniors are looking for more options and choices in their retirement communities to maintain wellness and vitality. At the heart of ARAMARK Senior Living Services' dining and facility operations is a hospitality model which enables a service excellence culture to deliver a superior resident and family experience. ARAMARK's focus in the senior living industry enhances our clients' market reputation, sets us apart from our competitors, and provides our professionals with lifelong career opportunities. If you are looking for a way to make a difference in a growing industry where purpose, passion and respect for the individual are cornerstones of service delivery, join our team today!





We are currently seeking an experienced food service/hospitality industry professional to assume the position of Food Service Director for our client partner in the Maryville, TN area. As Food Service Director, you will plan, direct and control dining outlets and catering services at this Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) to achieve operational and financial goals, meet client objectives and ensure resident satisfaction. The Director also provides leadership and ensures the development and growth of subordinate managers and employees.


Job Requirements


The Food Service Director position requires a minimum of 5 years of food services management experience (including P&L accountability) in a healthcare, long-term care/senior living or hospitality setting. Candidates must have a solid working knowledge of food & beverage operations and development of exempt and non-exempt employees. A Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or other business discipline is strongly preferred. The ideal candidates will possess the ability to manage in a diverse environment with a strong customer service focus, outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain strong, positive relationships with residents, employees, clients and other stakeholders.