Director of Dining Services

Are you an experienced culinary professional with a passion for providing exceptional dining experiences in a senior living environment? Do you thrive in leading a team and managing dining services? This role offers the opportunity to plan and supervise dining activities, provide technical guidance, and ensure the highest quality service for residents, employees, and guests. If this sounds like the role for you, we want to hear from you!

Apply today to our Director of Dining Services/Executive Chef and join a team that values excellence, dedication, and compassion.

• 401K with a 4% safe harbor match
• Perks at Work
  - Discounted pricing on purchases
• Holiday Pay including a Floating Holiday Generous
• PTO that rolls over year over year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paycheck Advances Healthcare options
• Financial Hardship Programs
• Compassionate Leave
• PTOCashout Option

Village on the Park Denton, an Assisted Living with Memory Care senior community

75,000/year

• Plan and supervise activities of the dining services department to provide service for residents, employees, and guests.
• Provide technical guidance and administrative direction over food planning, menu formulation, and preparation and serving of regular and therapeutic diets.
• Exercise supervision, management, and evaluation over many employees engaged in food preparation and food services activities.
• Develop and monitor the dining services budget, ensuring cost control and quality standards are maintained.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including food safety and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate with other departments to support community events and ensure a cohesive dining experience.
• Train, mentor, and support dining services staff, fostering a positive and efficient work environment.
• Address and resolve any issues or concerns related to dining services, ensuring resident and guest satisfaction.

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Five plus years as an Executive Chef and three years of management/administrative experience, preferably as an Assistant Director including planning and budgeting.
• Three to five years’ experience in senior living dining services.
• Valid Driver’s License with a driving record that meets our insurance standards.
• Serve Safe Certified.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.