4:30-5:30 p.m

93-F. Help Your Dining Leaders Reach Their Full Potential

We all know that a well-run dining program contributes to the overall success of a senior living community. Studies show that when culinary team members have opportunities to be engaged, recognized, learn, and grow, their job satisfaction increases and positively affects residents’ dining and hospitality experience. That’s why retirement communities are searching for opportunities to help their culinary and service teams reach their full potential. This session will explore the elements contributing to your culinary team’s success, including a commitment to quality, enhanced department leadership skills, and an emphasis on mentoring for long-term growth. You’ll learn the secret to recruiting and retaining high-quality culinary staff while helping your community increase occupancy, resident satisfaction, and dining department efficiencies.

• David Koelling, President, Strategic Dining Services