A Fresh Approach To Great Results.
Charlotte-based Compass Group North America is the leader in foodservice management and support services. By combining fresh ideas with the industry’s greatest talent, we continue to set the standards for food and service excellence. Our vision for success is a powerful one – to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business – from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to foodservice, to catering and vending, to facilities management and support services. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and it.s our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, it’s important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential. Play a key role in our future success:
Flik Lifestyles, a member of Compass Group North America and division of Flik Hospitality Group, is dedicated to providing food, nutrition & wellness, EVS and hospitality services to senior living communities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country. Flik Lifestyles has over 85 registered dietitians, 130 executive chefs, 1,544 hospitality associates and 441 professional food service team members. Committed to providing individualized, superior service, and respectful, ethical care, Flik Lifestyles offers delicious and healthful foods that are responsibly sourced. The New York based company serves more than 146 senior living clients in 12 states, including some of the largest and most prominent senior living communities in the United States. Visit www.fliklifestyles.com for more information.
Job Description:
Director of Housekeeping and Plant Operations in Wilmington, DE.
The Director of Housekeeping and Plant Operations is responsible for the overall management of the Environmental Services/Housekeeping and Plant Operations Departments in a retirement community. You will manage the departments within the established objectives, standards, policies and procedures in the day to day running of the departments and execution of the job description with federal, state, and local regulations. You will be financially accountable for both departments operating within the approved budget, while providing the Client with the maximum value spent. In addition, the director will foster strong interdepartmental relations and integrate the environmental and plant operations departments with the facility plan of operations.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain an environment that is in sanitary, attractive and in orderly condition
- Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise functions and activities of the department
- Conducts regular management staff meetings and communicates with members of other departments to coordinate housekeeping activities
- Maintains the department in an “inspection ready” state at all times, assuring the departments operate within federal, state, and local regulations
- Maintains excellent relations with residents, Client and all community departments
- Serves on community committees and professional organizations
- Insures that competency in the position is maintained by participating in Community Works and outside training programs, as required
- Follows all Client and community policies and procedures
- Promotes the professional growth and development of the entire team and the departments employees at all times
- Implements change to the environmental service program that enhances the desirability of the community for current and future residents. Encourage and nurture associate creativity and innovation with the Community Works program
- Maintains appropriate security for all Client-owned property, supplies and operating funds
Perks: As a Flik Lifestyles team member you will be eligible for comprehensive benefits plan, tuition reimbursement, a 401K Plan, and many other benefits.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
- Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) certification highly desirable
- Minimum of five (5) years of EVS/Housekeeping and Facilities experience in a senior living environment preferred, depending upon formal degree or training
- Five (5) plus years of direct EVS/Housekeeping/ Facilities operational management experience
- Excellent customer services skills and experiences
- Experience with Federal & State healthcare surveys
- Experience with P&L accountability highly desirable
- Contract-managed service experience is desirable
- Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check (Federal & State) and drug screening
Great People. Great Service. Great Results.
At Compass Group North America, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you’re looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group North America is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry’s best.
Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job ID: HW08311551978