Executive Chef & Dining Services Director — Senior Living

Charter-Senior-Living; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ZayZoon early pay

Free medical insurance options

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid training

Paid time off & holidays

Career growth

Reliable hours & scheduling

Supportive leadership

Voice is heard

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Charter Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Director / Executive Chef in Panama City Beach to lead the dining program for residents, ensuring exceptional food quality and hospitality. This hands-on role emphasizes strong leadership and team development in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate brings senior living hospitality experience, culinary excellence, and a passion for serving seniors while managing dining operations, budgeting, and staff performance.

Qualifications

• Previous Dining Services Director, Executive Chef, Culinary Manager, or Food Service leadership experience 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

Leadership

Budgeting

Operational management

Job description

Charter Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Director / Executive Chef in Panama City Beach to lead the dining program for residents, ensuring exceptional food quality and hospitality. This hands-on role emphasizes strong leadership and team development in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate brings senior living hospitality experience, culinary excellence, and a passion for serving seniors while managing dining operations, budgeting, and staff performance.