Executive Chef & Dining Services Director – Senior Living

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

Benefits offered by this job

ZayZoon pay

Free medical insurance options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid training

Paid time off

Career growth and advancement

Reliable hours

Supportive leadership

Voice heard and appreciated

Job summary

Charter Senior Living in Godfrey, IL is seeking a Dining Services Director / Executive Chef to lead all dining operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, hospitality, cleanliness, safety and resident satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on leadership in senior living settings, strong culinary skills, and proven ability to develop a service-driven team, delivering meaningful dining experiences for residents and families.

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.

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

Senior living experience

Culinary leadership

Hospitality mindset

Job description

Charter Senior Living in Godfrey, IL is seeking a Dining Services Director / Executive Chef to lead all dining operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, hospitality, cleanliness, safety and resident satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on leadership in senior living settings, strong culinary skills, and proven ability to develop a service-driven team, delivering meaningful dining experiences for residents and families.