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NEXDINE Hospitality

Runs dining programs and manages client facilities

General Manager/CDM

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Certification
Sarasota, FL, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityFood & Beverage Operations Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Must have senior living experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Customer/client focus.
  • Problem-solving and analysis ability.
  • Leadership and development capability, including mentoring.
  • Team-oriented and team-building ability.
  • Project management ability.
  • Ability to lift or pull 40 pounds.
  • A bachelor's degree, culinary school certificate or degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Five to seven years of experience in a senior living general manager role.
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
  • ServSafe certification.
  • Choke Safety certification.
  • Allergen Awareness certification (Massachusetts).
  • CDM qualification.
  • Selected candidates must undergo a Level 2 background check.
Responsibilities
  • Direct and assist the Chef Manager and hourly staff with menu writing, cost control, food production, execution, and presentation.
  • Ensure the quality of all food products and that standards are met.
  • Oversee all catering operations and assist the catering team as needed.
  • Assist with food production, including grab-and-go items, desserts, breakfast and lunch specialties, and executive catering needs.
  • Maintain vendor and client relationships.
  • Oversee supplies, equipment, and work areas.
  • Arrange equipment purchases and repairs.
  • Work with the Chef to purchase food and other supplies as needed.
  • Determine production schedules and staffing requirements, including recruitment, to ensure timely service delivery.
  • Handle payroll processing and other financial functions.
  • Work with staff on kitchen and cafe cleaning, including mopping floors and washing dishes.
  • Maintain company standards for safety, food handling, sanitation, uniforms, and productivity.
  • Manage department controllable expenses and follow budget guidelines.
  • Generate financial reports and perform profit-and-loss analysis and reporting.
  • Develop operational forecasts and manage unit accounting functions.
  • Oversee inventory management and update pricing for fluctuations.
  • Direct and manage the performance of direct and indirect reports, supporting employee development and engagement.
  • Manage and motivate employees through ongoing communication and encouragement.
  • Instruct, train, and mentor staff in cooking, garnishing, food presentation, and customer service.
  • Provide customer service by being attentive and approachable, greeting customers, and thanking them.
  • Manage the daily operations of the senior living unit and work to meet financial and operational goals, client objectives, and customer satisfaction goals while creating a positive work environment.

About the company

NEXDINE Hospitality manages dining and related services for workplaces, independent schools, senior living communities and hospitals. Its teams prepare and serve meals at client locations, with programs covering daily cafeterias, resident and patient dining, and catering for meetings or events. The business supplies onsite staff, buys ingredients and oversees day-to-day food operations under management contracts with each customer. Its family of brands also manages facilities and fitness centers, giving organizations a way to outsource several services through one provider. Founded in 2008, NEXDINE Hospitality is headquartered in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Mansfield, MA

Founded

2008

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What believers are saying

  • Managers get education support: NEXDINE lists tuition reimbursement for continued professional learning.
  • Footwear costs get help: NEXDINE provides colleagues a new-shoe subsidy each quarter through Shoes for Crews.
  • Pay arrives weekly: NEXDINE's Goshen utility worker opening specifies weekly direct deposits.

What critics are saying

  • Weekends are part of management: NEXDINE's Okemos kitchen manager opening schedules work every other weekend.
  • Client rules shape hiring: NEXDINE agrees to follow client pre-employment policies, including background checks and physicals.
  • Utility work is physical: NEXDINE's Goshen opening requires lifting up to 40 pounds alongside dishwashing and stock handling.

What makes NEXDINE Hospitality unique

  • Ownership changed recently: Healthcare Services Group acquired NEXDINE in October 2026, retaining its brand and leadership.
  • Chefs shape local menus: NEXDINE empowers culinary teams to develop client menus rather than use corporate-imposed cycles.
  • Wellness training is required: NEXDINE's healthcare dining business requires managers to hold Foodservice Wellness Institute certification.

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