Regional Culinary Experience Leader – Senior Living

Ultipro; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonida Senior Living is seeking a Regional Director of Culinary Experience to lead dining programs across senior living communities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. You will elevate food quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and align with our mission to provide exceptional resident dining experiences.

The role requires extensive travel and collaboration with culinary teams and executive directors. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, budgeting, and driving hospitality, nutrition, and

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Culinary arts, Food Science, or Hospitality.
• CDM (ANFP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of dining/culinary leadership experience, preferably in senior living or healthcare.
• Regional Chef experience required.
• Knowledge of dietary guidelines for older adults, therapeutic diets, and food safety regulations.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong financial acumen and budgeting experience.
• Must be able to travel as needed, including via commercial airline.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Operational Oversight: Oversee dining services operations for assigned communities, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Resident Experience & Quality Standards: Ensure menus and meal service meet resident preferences, dining needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Maintain compliance with health, sanitation, and safety regulations; prepare for inspections.
• Training & Development: Lead training initiatives to develop culinary skills and service standards.
• Budgeting & Procurement: Manage regional dining budgets, food costs, and labor utilization; optimize vendor relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or Hospitality

CDM (ANFP) or equivalent certification preferred

Job description

Sonida Senior Living is seeking a Regional Director of Culinary Experience to lead dining programs across senior living communities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. You will elevate food quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and align with our mission to provide exceptional resident dining experiences.

The role requires extensive travel and collaboration with culinary teams and executive directors. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, budgeting, and driving hospitality, nutrition, and