Dining Services Supervisors

Keith has been with Westminster Canterbury since March of 2019. He is a graduate of Lees McCrae College with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Management. Keith has 25+ years of experience in the hospitality industry including positions at Linville Ridge Country Club, Martha Washington Hotel and Spa in Abingdon, VA and Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company in Nelson County, VA. 

Keith is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, evaluating and effectively directing the Dining staff and program in order to ensure the delivery of high-quality customer meals and to keep Dining Services consistent with the regulations and established best practices. His favorite part of working at Westminster Canterbury is the residents!

Brian has been with Westminster Canterbury since 2018. He is graduate of Johnson and Wales University and is a Certified Executive Chef via the American Culinary Federation. He has 25+ years of experience in the culinary industry with previous chef positions at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO, Bull Branch Restaurant in Lynchburg, VA, Sweet Briar’s Women’s College in Amherst, VA, Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA and Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. 

Brian’s job responsibilities include overseeing the kitchens and food production areas of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support Care and Healthcare. He is also responsible for all of the food ordering and inventory, menu creations, hiring and training of cooks, etc. His favorite part of working at Westminster Canterbury is the work-life balance he is able to maintain so that he can spend time with family.

Kathleen has been with Westminster Canterbury since December of 2019. She is a graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management with a focus in senior living. Kathleen has 10+ years of experience in the hospitality industry including previous positions as Dining Room Manager at the Village at Penn State in State College, PA and Assistant Director of Dining Services at Marywood University in Scranton, PA. 

Kathleen is responsible for managing the front-of-house operations in the three Independent Living dining venues, hiring, training and managing the front-of-house staff, creation and planning of special events, resident communications and managing the catering operations of the department. Her favorite part of working at Westminster Canterbury is combining her two passions- food and working with seniors!

Brittany has been with Westminster Canterbury since October of 2015.  Brittany started as a part-time Dining Services Worker and was eventually promoted to supervisor.

Brittany’s job responsibilities include overseeing the James River Grille and Dogwood Dining Room. She ensures that we are providing high quality service to our guests and also promotes a positive morale amongst the serving staff. Her favorite part of working at Westminster Canterbury is getting to spend time with the residents, learning more about their backgrounds and hearing their stories!

Chad has been with Westminster Canterbury since February of 2018.  Chad started as a cook in the Canterbury Café before being promoted to supervisor in 2020. His previous positions include working at Lynchburg General Hospital, Arby’s and multiple construction companies.

Chad’s job responsibilities include overseeing the daily operations of the Canterbury Café. He ensures that we are providing high quality service to our guests while keeping the café stocked and clean throughout service. His favorite part of working at Westminster Canterbury is getting to spend time talking to the residents.

Lorena has been with Westminster Canterbury since March of 2017.  Originally from Osorno, Chile, Lorena holds her Bachelors of Science degree in Public Relations from Saint Thomas University in Santiago. Her previous experience includes working at a resort in New Zealand and managing a campsite in the south of Chile. 

Lorena’s job responsibilities include overseeing the daily operations of the Canterbury Café as well as assisting in clerical work for the department, such as transcribing the hundreds of comment cards we receive each month. She ensures that we are providing high quality service to our guests while keeping the café stocked and clean throughout service. Her favorite part of working at Westminster Canterbury is sharing stories with the residents, particularly about food and travel.