Dining Services Director

Charter Senior Living; Altamont (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ZayZoon pay

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Paid training

Paid time off

Career growth

Stable hours

Supportive leadership

Voice heard

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Charter Senior Living in Godfrey, IL invites an experienced Dining Services Director/Executive Chef to lead our dining operations with a passion for hospitality and resident satisfaction.

You will oversee food quality, service standards, budgeting, staffing, and safety while building a collaborative, service-driven team that enhances daily life for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or restaurant management experience preferred.
• Strong culinary, budgeting, and operational management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and dietary regulations.
• Experience managing staff schedules, labor, and inventory.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and service-focused environment.
• Culinary certification or food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all daily Dining Services operations
• Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, sanitation, and customer service
• Develop and maintain positive dining experiences for residents and guests
• Manage staffing schedules, hiring, training, coaching, and team development
• Maintain food and supply inventory levels within budget guidelines
• Monitor purchasing, receiving, storage, and portion control practices
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards
• Collaborate with leadership teams to support resident satisfaction and community goals
• Prepare and accommodate special dietary needs and therapeutic diets
• Promote a positive, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen culture
• Support continuous improvement in culinary operations and resident dining experiences

Skills

Culinary leadership

Hospitality

Staff development

Budgeting

Food safety

Education

Culinary certification

Food safety certification

Job description

Dining Services Director

Charter Senior Living- Godfrey, IL

Salary: $60,000-$65,000/yr

Looking for our next all-star Dining Services Director / Executive Chef with senior living, culinary leadership, and hospitality experience!

At Charter Senior Living, dining is a meaningful part of our residents’ daily experience. We believe meals should nourish not only the body, but also the spirit through hospitality, connection, and exceptional service.

We are seeking a passionate culinary leader who takes pride in creating high-quality dining experiences while leading and developing a strong, service-driven team.

If you are a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors, we would love to meet you!

Why Join Charter Senior Living?

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• Get paid today with ZayZoon
• Free medical insurance plan options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid training
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Reliable hours and stable scheduling
• Supportive leadership and engaged company support team
• Environment where your voice is heard and appreciated
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day

Our Mission

To Enhance the Human Spirit

Our Core Values

• Serve with Heart
• Serve with Purpose
• Serve with Courage
• Have Fun While Serving

Position Summary

The Dining Services Director / Executive Chef is responsible for leading all operations within the Dining Services Department while ensuring exceptional food quality, hospitality, cleanliness, safety, and resident satisfaction.

This leadership role oversees culinary operations, dining service standards, staffing, inventory management, budgeting, and team development while helping create a dining experience that enhances the quality of life for residents and families.

The ideal candidate is an organized, hospitality-focused leader with strong culinary skills, operational knowledge, and a passion for serving seniors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all daily Dining Services operations
• Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, sanitation, and customer service
• Develop and maintain positive dining experiences for residents and guests
• Manage staffing schedules, hiring, training, coaching, and team development
• Maintain food and supply inventory levels within budget guidelines
• Monitor purchasing, receiving, storage, and portion control practices
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards
• Collaborate with leadership teams to support resident satisfaction and community goals
• Prepare and accommodate special dietary needs and therapeutic diets
• Promote a positive, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen culture
• Support continuous improvement in culinary operations and resident dining experiences

Qualifications

• Previous Dining Services Director, Executive Chef, Culinary Manager, or Food Service leadership experience preferred
• Senior living, healthcare, hospitality, hotel, or restaurant management experience strongly preferred
• Strong culinary, budgeting, and operational management skills
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and dietary regulations
• Experience managing staff schedules, labor, and inventory
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and service-focused environment
• Culinary certification or food safety certification preferred

What Makes a Great Fit

We are looking for someone who:

• Leads with professionalism, positivity, and accountability
• Has a passion for culinary excellence and hospitality
• Enjoys mentoring and developing team members
• Thrives in a resident-focused environment
• Brings creativity, organization, and strong leadership to the kitchen every day
• Understands the important role dining plays in residents’ quality of life

What Our Associates Say About Charter

“It truly feels like family at Charter.”

“The residents become an extension of my family.”

“They truly live out their mission and values.”

“I love working for a company that genuinely puts people first.”