Food Service Director

WSLM Recruiting • Bountiful, UT

8d • $28 - $31

About The Position

The Food Service Director leads the main building kitchen and dining operation at Legacy House of Bountiful, creating a restaurant-style dining experience for residents, families, and guests. The role oversees menu development, food production and quality, ordering and inventory, budgets, dining room presentation, and meal service. It also supervises and develops kitchen staff, partners with other department leaders, addresses resident feedback, and ensures compliance with applicable health, safety, sanitation, infection control, and regulatory standards. The position calls for a hospitality-focused leader who works respectfully and compassionately with an elderly population.

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 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 delivery 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; promote professionalism, cleanliness, hospitality, and service.
• Ensure consistent quality in food preparation and meal delivery.
• Partner with department heads and 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 it to improve the dining experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $28–$31 per hour; starting rate depends on experience and qualifications, with opportunities for future pay growth based on performance and career development.
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%.
• Hotel discounts at select Western States Lodging & Management properties.
• Eligible full-time associates receive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, plus Health Savings Account options.
• 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