SDA New Member Onboarding and Networking
Welcome to the Senior Dining Association. Please join us and explore a multitude of perks that come with joining our unique community, like impactful chat sessions, peer groups, awards program, member forums, educational events, and engaging with the SDA. We're thrilled to have you join our thriving community—can't wait for you to experience all we have to offer!
Host – Harris Ader, Founder & CEO
Session Title: SDA Peer Group Discussion: Director of Dining
This event is for: Directors of Dining Services at CCRC's and Life Plan Communities
Session Description: Marketing Your Dining Program
Discuss innovative ways to market your dining program. Learn how to attract residents and enhance their dining experience through effective promotional strategies.
Host: Harris Ader, Founder & CEO
Session Title: SDA Peer Group Discussion: Dining Executives
This event is for: VP of Dining roles and National Directors of Hospitality in the senior living.
Session Description: Creating Consistency Across Communities
Share best practices for maintaining consistency in service and operations across multiple communities. Discuss strategies for standardizing processes while allowing for local customization.
Session Title: SDA Peer Group Discussion: Executive Chefs
This event is for: Executive Chefs
Session Description: Food Cost Control
We will discuss strategies for effective food cost management. Explore techniques for budgeting, waste reduction, and maximizing resources without compromising on quality.
Session Title: SDA Peer Group Discussion: Dietitians
This event is for: Dietitians specialized in senior living.
Session Description: Mental Health and Nutrition
Examine the link between mental health and nutrition. Discuss dietary strategies to support mental well-being and the role of dietitians in holistic care.
Session Title: SDA Peer Group Discussion: Rising Stars
This event is for: Dining Coordinators, Sous Chefs, FOH Managers and Supervisors
Session Description: Hospitality Careers Beyond Dining
Explore the diverse career opportunities in senior living hospitality beyond dining services. Understand the skills and pathways to advance in this sector.
About the webinar:
Food and beverage accounting is a critical function for senior living operators, as it involves tracking and managing the financial performance of a facility's dining services. In this webinar, Trestle Hospitality Concepts Founder & CEO Aaron Fish will cover best practices for food and beverage accounting in the senior living industry, including strategies for accurately tracking and forecasting revenue, controlling food and labor costs and implementing effective internal controls. We will also discuss how to use financial data to make informed decisions about menu planning, pricing, and other key aspects of food and beverage operations.
Presenter: Aaron Fish, Trestle Hospitality Concepts
Session Description: Plan B for Cooking and Prep with Reduced Staff
Discuss contingency plans for maintaining dining service standards when faced with reduced staff, ensuring quality and efficiency.
Session Description: Analyzing Dining Service Metrics
Learn how to use data and analytics to measure and improve dining service performance, making informed decisions to enhance operations.
Session Description: Time Management: Stepping Out of the Kitchen
Explore effective time management strategies that allow executive chefs to step away from the kitchen to interact with guests without compromising quality or productivity.
Session Description: Regulatory Updates and Compliance
Stay informed about the latest regulatory updates and discuss strategies to ensure compliance within your nutrition and dietary services.
Session Description: Conflict Resolution: Harmonizing Staff and Families
Discuss techniques for resolving conflicts within your team and with residents' families, fostering a harmonious work environment.
Session Description: Maximizing POS Data to Improve Service
Uncover ways to leverage Point of Sale data to enhance service quality and operational efficiency in your dining services.
Session Description: Health and Wellness Programs in Dining Services
Discuss the integration of health and wellness programs into dining services, enhancing the overall well-being of residents.
Session Description: Managing Resident Critiques of Your Food
Discuss strategies for handling feedback on your culinary creations, turning critiques into opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Session Description: Innovations in Nutrition Technology
Examine the latest technological advancements in nutrition and discuss their impact on enhancing services and resident care.
Session Description: Team Building: Creating a Stronger Cohesive Team
Explore team-building strategies that foster strong, collaborative, and high-performing teams within your community.
Session Description: Engaging Your Dining Committee for Impactful Results
Discuss how to effectively engage with your dining committee to drive improvements and achieve results that resonate with residents and staff alike.
Session Description: Designing Menus for Scalability and Satisfaction for New Community Openings
Examine the challenges of creating menus that can be effectively adapted across new communities as they increase in census
Session Description: Time Management - Balancing the Clock and the Kitchen
Dive into the art of time management for chefs who juggle a bustling kitchen with personal commitments. Share tips for efficiency without sacrificing quality.
Session Description: Nutrition Concerns: A Dietitian's Dilemma
Address the top concerns that keep dietitians awake at night, from special dietary needs to new regulatory updates, and share coping strategies.
Session Description: Mastering Time - Efficiency Tips for Aspiring Leaders
Explore time management strategies tailored for the ambitious professionals in senior living hospitality, focusing on efficiency and career growth.
Dive into the world of dining service metrics to understand resident needs, improve service delivery, and drive operational success.
Session Description: Supply Chain Management
Discuss supply chain management strategies to ensure the timely delivery of quality products while managing costs and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
Session Description: Streamlining Kitchen Operations
Explore methods to enhance efficiency in the kitchen, from optimizing workflows to integrating new technologies, to improve service and reduce stress.
Session Description: Educating Staff and Residents on Nutrition
Explore effective ways to educate both staff and residents about nutrition, ensuring informed choices and a healthier dining environment.
Session Description: Exceeding Resident Expectations
Learn how to consistently go above and beyond in meeting and exceeding resident expectations, enhancing reputation and resident loyalty.
Session Description: Creating 'Wow' Moments
Uncover the secrets to creating memorable dining experiences that leave a lasting impression on residents and their guests.
Session Description: Standardizing Dining Operations
Debate the merits of standardizing dining operations across multiple communities, finding the right balance between consistency and individuality.
Session Description: Sustainable and Local Food Sourcing
Discover the benefits and challenges of sourcing food sustainably and locally. Learn how to build relationships with local suppliers and incorporate their offerings into your menus.
Session Description: Resident Dining Experience
Explore ways to enhance the overall dining experience for residents, ensuring satisfaction and nutritional well-being.
Session Description: Innovative Hospitality Trends
Engage in a discussion on current trends in the hospitality industry and how to apply these innovations to the senior living sector.
Session Description: Team Building for Stronger Service
Focus on strategies for fostering strong team dynamics that translate into exceptional dining service and high team morale.
Session Description: What Keeps You Up at Night?
Discuss the concerns that impact sleep for executives in the senior living industry and strategize on solutions for peace of mind and effective management.
Session Description: Staff Training and Development
Examine effective methods for training and developing your culinary team to enhance skills, increase retention, and maintain high standards of service.
Session Description: Catering to Plant-Based Diets
Share best practices for accommodating vegetarian and vegan diets, ensuring variety, nutritional balance, and satisfaction.
Session Description: Technology Adaptation in Hospitality
Explore methods to train residents on how to use new technology as part of their dining experience
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