Executive Dining Services Director for Senior Living

Brookdale Senior Living; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k)

Associate assistance program

Employee discounts

Referral program

Early wage access for hourly staff

Voluntary benefits including pet保险

Job summary

Brookdale Senior Living seeks a seasoned Food Service Director in Texas to lead kitchen, dining, and catering operations across the community. You will manage staff, develop nutritious menus, control budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance to deliver high-quality dining for residents.

Responsibilities include hiring and training supervisors, coordinating with dietitians and nursing staff, and planning budgets and events.

Qualifications

• College degree in food service or hospitality management preferred.
• Minimum eight years of progressive experience in the food service industry including at least three years in a supervisory role.
• Experience to include management of food inventories and budgets.
• Current ServSafe Certification required.
• Ability to work with residents, staff and dietary/nursing teams to deliver high-quality dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Directs food service operations within the community including all food preparation, dining room operations and delivery services.
• Purchases all food and manages inventory ensuring cost controls and vendor quality.
• Ensures the highest nutrition and food quality for residents.
• Plans and executes entertaining dining events in coordination with other staff.
• Hires, trains and manages all supervisory staff for kitchen, dining, catering and delivery services.
• Develops and maintains pleasing menus with chefs, considering residents' preferences and dietary needs.
• Develops department budget, approves orders, monitors inventory andCost controls.
• Encourages socialization and enhancements to dining rooms to improve resident experience.

Skills

Staff management

Budgeting

Menu development

Food safety

Regulatory compliance

Resident relations

Education

Bachelors degree in food service/hospitality

Job description

Brookdale Senior Living seeks a seasoned Food Service Director in Texas to lead kitchen, dining, and catering operations across the community. You will manage staff, develop nutritious menus, control budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance to deliver high-quality dining for residents.

Responsibilities include hiring and training supervisors, coordinating with dietitians and nursing staff, and planning budgets and events.