Executive Director of Fine Dining

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid life, disability, medical,

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) employer match

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Education assistance

Many more benefits

Job summary

The Cedars of Chapel Hill, a premier retirement community in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a Director of Fine Dining for a full-time position. The role oversees all dining operations, budgets, and staff, ensuring high-quality service for Members. Wage range is $95,000–$115,000 with comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Responsibilities include directing dining service functions, supervising personnel, budget research, and menu development aligned with Member needs.

Qualifications

• High School graduate required with certification as required by state regulation.
• College degree preferred in related field of hospitality/food service management; management experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Menu planning

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality/food service management (preferred)

Job description

The Cedars of Chapel Hill, a premier retirement community in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a Director of Fine Dining for a full-time position. The role oversees all dining operations, budgets, and staff, ensuring high-quality service for Members. Wage range is $95,000–$115,000 with comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Responsibilities include directing dining service functions, supervising personnel, budget research, and menu development aligned with Member needs.