Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule
Job Description
Dial Senior Living is a respected leader in the senior living industry, known for providing compassionate and comprehensive care in its communities. The company emphasizes a resident-centered approach, ensuring that every aspect of its service - from dining to healthcare - promotes comfort, dignity, and an enhanced quality of life for seniors. With a commitment to excellence, Dial Senior Living consistently strives to maintain high standards across its portfolio of communities through innovative programs, dedicated staff, and a supportive environment. As a senior living operator, the company combines hospitality, healthcare, and community living to create environments where seniors thrive socially, emotionally, and physically.
The Regional Dining Manager role is a critical leadership position within Dial Senior Living, dedicated to overseeing the dining experience across multiple communities within an assigned region. This role is designed for a seasoned professional with a passion for culinary excellence, leadership, and senior living. The manager will provide strategic oversight and operational support to ensure that dining services not only meet but exceed the quality standards and compliance requirements set by the company and regulatory bodies. A strong focus is placed on training and mentoring dining teams, including Dining Directors, Executive Chefs, and front-of-house staff, to foster a culture of hospitality and culinary innovation that is aligned with the company’s mission and values.
In this role, the Regional Dining Manager will conduct regular site visits to evaluate dining operations, food safety, and customer service, leveraging audits and performance reviews to drive continuous improvement. They will collaborate closely with community leadership, including Executive Directors, to recruit and retain skilled dining personnel and support new community openings and operational transitions. Managing budgets and controlling food and supply costs will be a key responsibility, alongside assisting with menu development and recipe design tailored to a diverse senior palate. The position requires excellent problem-solving skills, creativity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of work.
The ideal candidate will bring over five years of progressive leadership experience in food service, complemented by a degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, or a related field. Familiarity with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and commercial kitchen operations is essential. This role also requires strong computer skills and the ability to travel within the assigned region to provide hands-on support to community dining teams. Experience or interest in senior living or healthcare settings is highly preferred but not required, reflecting the company’s commitment to tailored, resident-focused dining programs. By joining Dial Senior Living as a Regional Dining Manager, you will play a vital role in enhancing the dining experiences of seniors, contributing to their overall well-being and satisfaction, while advancing your career in a dynamic and meaningful industry.
The Regional Dining Manager role is a critical leadership position within Dial Senior Living, dedicated to overseeing the dining experience across multiple communities within an assigned region. This role is designed for a seasoned professional with a passion for culinary excellence, leadership, and senior living. The manager will provide strategic oversight and operational support to ensure that dining services not only meet but exceed the quality standards and compliance requirements set by the company and regulatory bodies. A strong focus is placed on training and mentoring dining teams, including Dining Directors, Executive Chefs, and front-of-house staff, to foster a culture of hospitality and culinary innovation that is aligned with the company’s mission and values.
In this role, the Regional Dining Manager will conduct regular site visits to evaluate dining operations, food safety, and customer service, leveraging audits and performance reviews to drive continuous improvement. They will collaborate closely with community leadership, including Executive Directors, to recruit and retain skilled dining personnel and support new community openings and operational transitions. Managing budgets and controlling food and supply costs will be a key responsibility, alongside assisting with menu development and recipe design tailored to a diverse senior palate. The position requires excellent problem-solving skills, creativity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of work.
The ideal candidate will bring over five years of progressive leadership experience in food service, complemented by a degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, or a related field. Familiarity with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and commercial kitchen operations is essential. This role also requires strong computer skills and the ability to travel within the assigned region to provide hands-on support to community dining teams. Experience or interest in senior living or healthcare settings is highly preferred but not required, reflecting the company’s commitment to tailored, resident-focused dining programs. By joining Dial Senior Living as a Regional Dining Manager, you will play a vital role in enhancing the dining experiences of seniors, contributing to their overall well-being and satisfaction, while advancing your career in a dynamic and meaningful industry.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years experience of progressive leadership in food service
- Degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, or related field
- Experience and discipline in creating fine food for a multitude of palettes
- Promote teamwork in providing services to residents
- Proficient computer skills and willingness to learn systems used within the company
- Operation of kitchen appliances (dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine, blender, food processor, meat slicer, mixer, etc.)
- Knowledge of state and local food code and health code regulations with an overall keen sense of sanitation and food safety
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving abilities
- Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and support operational performance
- Ability to travel throughout assigned region
Job Qualifications
- 5+ years experience of progressive leadership in food service
- Degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, or related field
- Experience and discipline in creating fine food for a multitude of palettes
- Promoted teamwork in providing services to residents
- Proficient computer skills and willingness to learn systems used within the company
- Knowledge of state and local food code and health code regulations with an overall keen sense of sanitation and food safety
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving abilities
- Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and support operational performance
- Ability to travel throughout assigned region
Job Duties
- Provide leadership and oversight for dining services across assigned region, ensuring execution of Dial dining program standards
- Conduct regular site visits, audits, and performance reviews of community dining programs
- Train, mentor, and support Dining Directors, Executive Chefs, Front of House Managers, and other dining staff
- Collaborate with community Executive Director to hire and retain high-performing dining leadership
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local food and safety/sanitation regulations
- Monitor food and supply costs and assist with strategies to meet budget and financial goals
- Support new community openings, transitions, and dining program rollouts
- Assist with recipe development, menus, and service innovations aligned to company brand
- Lead training initiatives focused on hospitality, safety, and culinary excellence
- Clearly demonstrate Dial mission, vision and values in all interactions, providing leadership in all areas of culture throughout the portfolio
- Demonstrate sound judgment and creative problem solving where necessary
- Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, team members, and community operations, both within a community and between communities
- Other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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