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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Remote work option
Job Description
Sonida Senior Living is one of the nation’s leading operators of independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities for senior adults. With a portfolio of 165 communities across 35 states, Sonida provides a welcoming and supportive environment for nearly 12,000 residents. The company is committed to delivering comfortable, safe, and affordable living spaces where residents can form meaningful friendships, enjoy enriching experiences, and receive personalized care from dedicated team members who treat them like family.
Sonida Senior Living focuses on enriching the lives of older adults by fostering a sense of community and belonging. Their offerings range from indep... Show More
Sonida Senior Living focuses on enriching the lives of older adults by fostering a sense of community and belonging. Their offerings range from indep... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree in culinary arts, food science, or hospitality or alternately with an active CEC (ACF) certification
- minimum 7 years of dining/culinary leadership experience
- regional chef experience required
- knowledge of dietary guidelines for older adults, therapeutic diets, and food safety regulations
- ServSafe certification required
- excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- strong financial acumen and budgeting experience
- willingness to travel 80 percent throughout the US
Job Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor's degree in culinary arts, food science, or hospitality or alternately with an active CEC (ACF) certification
- CDM (ANFP) or equivalent preferred
- minimum 7 years of dining/culinary leadership experience, preferably in senior living or healthcare
- regional chef experience required
- knowledge of dietary guidelines for older adults, therapeutic diets, and food safety regulations
- ServSafe certification required
- excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- strong financial acumen and budgeting experience
- willingness to travel 80 percent throughout the US
Job Duties
- Oversee dining services operations for assigned communities, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance
- provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management to community-level dining leaders
- conduct regular site visits to monitor operations, support teams, and identify improvement opportunities
- communicate company standards, expectations, and strategic priorities to drive alignment across communities
- ensure menus and meal service meet resident preferences, dining needs, and regulatory requirements
- drive hospitality-focused service, creating a welcoming and enjoyable dining atmosphere
- monitor resident satisfaction through surveys, feedback, and direct engagement
- implement improvements as needed
- partner with operations and resident care teams to support Wellness and personalized dining experiences
- ensure all communities comply with federal, state, and local health, sanitation, and safety regulations
- maintain compliance with company policies, licensing requirements, and senior living industry dining standards
- support communities in preparation for health inspections and audits
- provide follow up and coaching after surveys or inspections to ensure sustained compliance
- manage regional dining budgets, food costs, and labor utilization in alignment with financial goals
- implement cost-control measures without compromising quality or resident satisfaction
- partner with procurement to ensure effective vendor relationships and supply chain efficiency
- monitor financial performance and identify trends or opportunities to improve profitability
- lead training initiatives to develop culinary skills, service standards, and food safety knowledge
- promote career growth opportunities within the dining services teams
- stay current on culinary trends, senior nutrition best practices, and industry innovations
- identify and mentor high potential team members to support future leadership development
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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