Dining Services Director

ETHIC – Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, And Compassion – Steadfastly Characterizes Our Mission To Continually Enrich The Daily Lives Of Residents. We Practice These Principles With Every Task And Interaction, From Personal Caregiver Assistance To Mowing The Grass. At Touchmark, We Say

I AM AN ALLY

• I AM A FRIEND
• I AM A GIVER

You may be looking for a leadership role where your expertise matters, your team feels supported, and your work has a meaningful impact every single day. At Touchmark, we invite you to imagine leading dining in a community where hospitality isn’t just a standard—it’s a way of life.

A place where you know the residents you serve.

Where your leadership creates comfort, celebration, and connection.

Where your influence shapes not only menus, but moments that truly enrich someone’s life.

Where dining feels personal, purposeful, and deeply valued.

If you’ve ever wondered what it would feel like to lead a dining program where excellence and heart matter equally, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

This is leadership with meaning. And it might be your next step.

As the Director of Dining Services, you will be responsible for all aspects of an efficient and high-quality dining operation. Your commitment to delivering the highest quality food, service, product standards, sanitation, and safety will ensure that every resident's dining experience is extraordinary, every time.

Salary Range: $70,000 – $80,000 annually, depending on experience (DOE). Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

You’ll guide the culinary and hospitality team—setting the tone for dining experiences that support wellness, joy, and connection throughout the community.

• Lead both kitchen operations and front-of-house dining with clarity, consistency, and heart
• Manage staffing, scheduling, coaching, and performance across the entire dining department
• Build a strong, collaborative team culture rooted in professionalism, respect, and Purpose
• Oversee budgets, food and labor cost controls, and P&L performance
• Partner with the Executive Chef to design menus that balance nutrition, creativity, and resident preferences
• Supervise purchasing, inventory, and safe storage practices
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and regulatory standards
• Be a visible, approachable leader—building relationships with residents, guests, and team members
• Support special events, themed dinners, celebrations, and catering efforts
• Maintain food-safety documentation, logs, and consistent labeling practices
• Join daily leadership meetings and contribute to community-wide operations and planning

You bring expertise, organization, and a leadership style that inspires confidence and connection.

• A culinary or hospitality certificate/degree (preferred)
• A high school diploma (required)
• At least three years of leadership experience in dining or culinary operations
• Proven success in managing budgets, costs, and operational systems
• Strong skills in coaching, communication, and team motivation
• Working knowledge of POS systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Food Handler’s Permit + state alcohol certification (or willingness to obtain them)
• A passion for supporting older adults with dignity, warmth, and excellence

Touchmark is dedicated to providing the best for our residents, and it all begins with providing the best for our employees. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to our team members who work 30+ hours per week which includes:

• Paid time off (including holidays)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents
• Education assistance
• Bonus and retirement plans
• Health care, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• On-Demand Pay allows you to access pay as you earn it
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental insurance options

We are looking to hire individuals whose values align with ours and who believe in doing everything they can to lead by example in safety, compassion, and empathy. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.

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