Director of Dining Services, Aramark at Asbury Communities
About The Position
Aramark SeniorLIFE+ is building a pipeline of experienced Director of Dining Services leaders to support our partnership with Asbury Communities. This senior leadership role oversees a full-service dining program within a high-end senior living environment, focused on delivering consistent, high-quality food and service while enhancing the resident experience. Aramark partners with leading organizations to deliver integrated dining and facilities solutions that improve quality of life, strengthen operations, and support long-term success. The Director of Dining Services provides both strategic and operational leadership for community dining programs. This role leads dining and culinary teams, partners closely with client leadership, and ensures consistent execution across all service areas. The position requires a leader who can drive performance, build strong teams, and maintain a high standard of hospitality in a structured, service-driven environment.
Requirements
- Strong focus on client service, business growth, and operational leadership
- Effective communication skills with clients, senior leadership, and internal teams
- Ability to interpret and execute against contractual requirements
- Meaningful experience in service industry, contract services, or hospitality environments
- Proven ability to lead through other managers
- Experience managing budgets, financial controls, and operational analysis
- Experience developing and executing operational programs and initiatives
Nice To Haves
- Experience in senior living, CCRC communities, healthcare dining, or upscale hospitality environments preferred
- Bachelor’s degree level education highly preferred in Food Service, Hospitality, Facilities, or Business Management
Responsibilities
- Lead all dining operations, including multiple service venues and resident dining programs
- Ensure consistent execution of food quality, service standards, and hospitality expectations
- Align culinary and service teams to deliver a strong, resident-focused experience
- Lead and develop managers and frontline teams
- Build a strong culture of accountability, performance, and service
- Establish clear expectations and support team growth
- Serve as a key leader within the community environment
- Build and maintain strong relationships with client and community stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and overall experience
- Manage budgets, cost controls, and financial performance
- Partner with finance and operations leaders to improve efficiency and outcomes
- Drive operational discipline across all areas of responsibility
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standards
- Maintain safety, sanitation, and operational consistency
- Uphold Aramark policies and expectations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
