Food Service Director

WSLM Recruiting • Mesa, AZ

18d

About The Position

Legacy House of Mesa is seeking a Food Service Director to lead its kitchen and dining operation and create a restaurant-style dining experience for residents, families, and guests. The role focuses on hospitality, resident satisfaction, food quality, and a welcoming dining environment.

The director oversees kitchen and dining operations, including menu development, food purchasing and production, inventory, budgets, food quality, meal service, and dining-room presentation. The position also supervises and develops kitchen staff, works with other department leaders, maintains regulatory and safety compliance, and responds to resident feedback to improve the dining experience.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in food production, restaurant operations, and/or fine-dining service.
• Previous experience supervising and leading kitchen or food service staff.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to read and write English effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage food quality, staffing, inventory, and expenses simultaneously.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder level.
• Current ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification as required.
• Willingness and ability to work respectfully and compassionately with an elderly population.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective and efficient operation of the main building kitchen and dining room.
• Develop varied, appealing menus that reflect resident preferences and support resident satisfaction.
• Oversee food ordering, inventory, storage, preparation, and production while managing budgets and expenditures.
• Ensure food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency meet or exceed company and resident expectations.
• Lead meal service in a gracious, fine-dining, hospitality-focused environment.
• Maintain an elegant, clean, organized, and welcoming dining room.
• Supervise, coach, and develop food production and kitchen staff, promoting professionalism, cleanliness, hospitality, and service.
• Ensure consistent quality in food preparation and meal delivery.
• Partner with department heads and other leadership team members to support the overall resident experience.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, visitors, and associates through hospitality and service.
• Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, sanitation, infection control, and regulatory standards.
• Follow and reinforce safety and infection control procedures.
• Address resident concerns and feedback professionally and use them to improve the dining experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, with the starting rate based on experience and qualifications and opportunities for future pay growth based on performance and career development.
• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%.
• Hotel discounts at select Western States Lodging & Management properties.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans plus Health Savings Account options for eligible full-time associates.
• Optional supplemental benefits, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) and vacation benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed