Director of Dining Services

Three Oaks Senior Dining LLC•Chesterfield, MO

10h

About The Position

Are you a collaborative, forward-thinking leader with a passion for hospitality and innovation? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where personal connection, high standards, and meaningful service are essential? We’re looking for team members who lead with integrity, inspire excellence, and are driven to elevate the dining experience in senior living. Ideal candidates bring a strong background in operations, team development, and customer satisfaction, along with the ability to adapt and find creative solutions in a fast-paced setting. This is a highly collaborative role that requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, work across departments, and engage with diverse stakeholders—all while delivering exceptional experiences to residents and guests alike.

Requirements

Training in vocational schools or a college degree – OR Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
Previous management experience in health care, restaurants, etc.
Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities while guiding the team towards the goals
Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identify the best people for the job.
Valid ServSafe certification

Responsibilities

Client relations
Financial responsibility for the dining department
Food service operations
Communications & marketing
Account administration
Contract administration & compliance
Meal plan administration
Meal equivalency, and all other associated payment programs
Implementation & coordination of dining related construction projects
Responsible for resident & employee satisfaction
Manage labor to drive efficiencies while meeting the business needs based on resident feedback and community goals
Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service
Count money and make bank deposits
Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted
Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations
Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records
Ensure compliance with regulatory, building maintenance, fire regulations, food safety and sanitation policies are adhered to and all paperwork is completed in real time
Work with the management and supervisory team to ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen per regulatory requirements
Manage spend down, sales, resident meal participation, and statistics to be financially responsible
Participate in Resident Focus Groups for menu development, meal specials, ideas, etc.
Monitor food preparation methods, recipe compliance, portion sizes, garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner
Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
Work with the management team to schedule staff hours and assign duties
Ensure training is conducted on a regularly scheduled basis. Training to include but not limited to: HACCP, sanitation, customer service, and diets
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.