Dining Services Manager

Wesley Willows•Rockford, IL

6h•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Peterson Meadows, part of the Wesley Willows Community, is hiring a Dining Services Manager to lead daily dining operations in our senior living community. This is a full-time, day-shift leadership role with competitive pay, strong benefits, and a mission-driven culture. If you have food service leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality and want a role where your work truly matters, we’d love to meet you. Why You’ll Love This Role: Competitive Pay: $60,000–$65,000 per year (credit for experience) Schedule: Full-time, day shift (occasional nights/weekends as needed) Mission-Driven Work: Make a meaningful impact in residents’ lives every day Supportive Team Culture: Collaborative leadership and strong operational support Fast Hiring Process: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent (required)
3–5 years of food service leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality
Experience with catering, special events, and FOH/BOH operations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related systems
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

BASSET certification
Associate’s degree

Responsibilities

Lead all daily dining operations, including resident meals, guest service, and special events
Ensure compliance with food service regulations and maintain survey readiness
Hire, train, coach, and develop dining team members in partnership with HR
Manage schedules, labor costs, payroll coordination, and departmental budgets
Oversee inventory, ordering, forecasting, and vendor relationships
Maintain POS systems, scheduling platforms, and required reports
Plan and execute menus, catering, and in-unit functions
Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian on nutrition and dietary programs
Conduct daily team huddles to review menus, service standards, and safety
Drive dining initiatives that improve resident satisfaction and elevate the Peterson Meadows brand
Foster strong communication between front- and back-of-house teams