Fine-Dining Food Services Director | Senior Living Kitchen

WSLM Recruiting; Bountiful (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 4%

Hotel discounts at properties

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance + H

HSA options

PTO and Vacation

Job summary

Western States Lodging & Management seeks a Food Services Director to lead the main kitchen and dining operations in a senior living community. You will develop menus, manage procurement, inventory, and budgets while delivering a fine-dining, hospitality-oriented dining experience for residents and guests.

The role requires oversight of food quality, presentation, and service standards with an emphasis on continous improvement and regulatory compliance. ServSafe certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food production and restaurant operations.
• Experience supervising kitchen or food-service staff.
• Strong command of English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to manage food quality, inventory, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and dining room operation for a senior living community.
• Develop varied menus reflecting resident preferences and satisfaction goals.
• Oversee food ordering, inventory, storage, prep, and production within budget.
• Ensure high quality, taste, presentation, and consistency of meals.
• Deliver meals in a fine-dining, hospitality-focused environment.
• Maintain a clean, elegant dining room that welcomes residents and guests.
• Coach and develop kitchen staff while upholding professionalism and service standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and infection-control regulations.

Skills

Food production

Kitchen operations

Staff supervision

Communication

Organization

Lifting 50 lbs

ServSafe certification

Job description

Western States Lodging & Management seeks a Food Services Director to lead the main kitchen and dining operations in a senior living community. You will develop menus, manage procurement, inventory, and budgets while delivering a fine-dining, hospitality-oriented dining experience for residents and guests.

The role requires oversight of food quality, presentation, and service standards with an emphasis on continous improvement and regulatory compliance. ServSafe certification is preferred.