Traveling Dining Services Manager
About The Position
Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is hiring a Regional Traveling Dining Services Specialist to provide interim leadership, operational support, and culinary expertise across senior living communities in an assigned region. The role helps stabilize dining operations during leadership transitions, supports new openings, implements company dining standards, and promotes resident satisfaction. Travel is expected 90–100% of the time and may include short- and long-term assignments. The schedule is a 10-days-on/4-days-off rotation, with flexibility to travel unexpectedly as needed. The specialist may serve as acting Dining Services Director or Dining Department Head, assess operations, improve food quality and service, support scratch cooking, and ensure menus reflect nutritional guidelines, resident preferences, and company standards. The role also trains and mentors dining teams, reinforces food safety and regulatory compliance, supports survey readiness and corrective action plans, and coordinates with community and regional leadership. At each assignment’s conclusion, the specialist provides handoff documentation and recommendations. Tutera is a family-owned senior living and health care company founded in 1985. Its YOUNITE philosophy emphasizes getting to know residents and team members personally, listening to their needs and preferences, and using that understanding to guide decisions. The company describes its starting wage as competitive and offers benefits subject to eligibility criteria.
Requirements
- At least 3–5 years of progressive experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or multi-unit food service.
- Proven experience leading dining services teams.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
- Culinary degree, hospitality management degree, or equivalent experience.
- ServSafe® or Always Food Safe Certification, or ability to obtain certification.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- High emotional intelligence and adaptability.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- General computer skills for communication and planning.
- Knowledge of proper food safety procedures, cooking temperatures, sanitation of kitchen and equipment, and food storage techniques and temperatures.
- Ability and willingness to travel, including unexpectedly as needed.
- Professional appearance and behavior.
- Passion for working with seniors and enhancing their quality of life.
- Flexible, fun, and energetic personality.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in assisted living, memory care, and independent living.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site dining services leadership during vacancies, leaves, or transitions.
- Serve as acting Dining Services Director or Dining Department Head when needed.
- Assess dining operations and implement immediate improvements to quality, service, and compliance.
- Ensure menus meet nutritional guidelines, resident preferences, and company standards.
- Support scratch cooking, food presentation, and consistency across communities.
- Model resident-focused hospitality and service delivery.
- Train and mentor cooks, servers, dining services team members, and leadership staff.
- Support onboarding and development of newly hired Dining Services Directors or Dining Department Heads.
- Reinforce food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Conduct audits related to food safety, sanitation, and documentation.
- Partner with community leadership on survey readiness and corrective action plans.
- Work with Executive Directors, Regional Leaders, and Corporate Support teams.
- Provide handoff documentation and recommendations at the end of assignments.
- Represent the organization’s dining philosophy as a brand ambassador.
Benefits
- Advanced Pay
- Financial Literacy Classes
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health resources, legal guidance, and financial information
- Child Care Discount
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) for eligible locations
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Exclusive Tutera Perks
- Tutera University
- Advancement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
