Director of Fine Dining

Cedars of Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Educational assistance

Job summary

The Cedars of Chapel Hill is an upscale retirement community seeking a Director of Fine Dining to lead the overall dining operation. You will recruit, train and supervise dining staff, manage the department budget, and procure supplies within budgetary guidelines.

Responsibilities include directing all Fine Dining service functions, ensuring high standards of sanitation and service, and developing menus to meet Member needs and preferences as part of a personal-touch care approach.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; college degree preferred in hospitality/food service management, but management experience may substitute.
• Minimum five years of administration experience in food services in long-term care, restaurant, hotel, club, or similar.
• Ability to communicate, empathize with, and be tolerant of Members, patients, visitors, families, peers, subordinates, and others.
• If applicable, must possess a valid driver’s license per Cedars policy.

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, and supervise all Fine Dining service functions.
• Ensure efficient food preparation and service; maintain sanitation, hygiene, and health standards.
• Oversee hiring, training, evaluating, and actioning disciplinary matters for Fine Dining staff.
• Develop budgets and monitor costs; implement cost-control procedures.
• Oversee menu development based on Member needs to deliver an exciting culinary experience.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Leadership

Education

High School diploma

College degree in hospitality/food service management

Job description

The Cedars of Chapel Hill is an upscale retirement community with over 400 Members. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to providing quality care for seniors and their families. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our Members to enjoy life to the fullest.

General Summary

The Director of Fine Dining is responsible for the overall dining operation; selecting, training and supervising all dining personnel; preparing the budget and operating within budgetary guidelines; procuring supplies and equipment.

Position Available: Full Time

Wage Range: $95,000 - $115,000

• Organize, direct, and supervise all Fine Dining service functions.
• Assure efficiency of food preparation and serving; compliance with local, state and federal standards; sanitation, and hygiene and health standards of personnel.
• Oversee the selection, training, evaluating and disciplinary action of all Fine Dining personnel. Maintain departmental compliance with community policies.
• Research and prepare the department budget. Record departmental costs and ensure the department is operating within budgetary guidelines. Develop and direct departmental cost control procedures.
• Oversee preparation of menus based on Member needs that provide an exciting culinary experience.

Qualifications

• High School graduate required with certification as required by state regulation. College degree required, preferred in related field of hospitality/food service management, but management experience considered in lieu of degree.
• A minimum of five years experience in the administration of food services systems in a long term care setting, restaurant, hotel, club, or similar institution.
• Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, and be tolerant of Members, patients, visitors, families, peers, subordinates, supervisor and outside contacts.
• If applicable, must possess current and valid driver’s license and personal driving record consistent with the requirements of The Cedars Driver Selection Policy.

We believe our employees are the key to our success, and our benefits package reflects that belief. The Cedars offers team members an excellent work environment, paid time off, and competitive wages.

Full-time employee benefits include:

• Fully paid employee life, disability, medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 24 days of paid time off
• 401(k) employer match
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Educational assistance
• Much, much more!

Part-time employees earn paid time off on a prorated basis. All employees are eligible for the 401(k) and employer match if they work 1,000 hours in a year.

Extraordinary Impressions

We strive to show compassion by exercising both empathy and sympathy through all of our customer interactions. We want to grow connections by using resources, knowledge, and compassion to cultivate trusting relationship within a culture of caring to ensure that physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs are met. We work to ensure that our environment is safe, clean, and focused on the customer. We strive to honor our commitment by extending our commitment to our customers beyond departmental expectations by taking an active part in residents’ lives, regardless of the need. We value

communication and strive to communicate with residents and family members clearly, promptly, and accurately. Our hospitality Promises include

• We greet residents warmly, by name and with a smile.
• We treat everyone with courteous respect.
• We strive to anticipate resident’s needs and act accordingly.
• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
• We hold yourself and others accountable.
• We make residents feel important.
• We embrace and value our differences.
• We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"
• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times
• We pay attention to details.

The Cedars of Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression, proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

Job Info

• Job Identification 40871
• Posting Date 10/13/2026, 08:29 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 100 Cedar Club Circle, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, US