Regional Food and Beverage Director

Living Care Lifestyles; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Health Benefits

4 weeks of Vacation

Travel Opportunities

Job summary

Quail Park Communities seeks an experienced Regional Signature Dining Director to lead Signature Dining programs across three senior living communities in Visalia, CA, with five remote kitchens and a regional bakery. This is an on-site role based in Visalia, supporting communities within the city limits.

You will mentor on-site Community Chefs and Dining Directors, manage budgets and food costs, develop leaders, and drive continuous quality improvements while traveling regularly to connect with

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent formal culinary training.
• Five or more years of multi-site food service leadership.
• Leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, hotels, country clubs, or restaurants.
• Strong financial acumen including food cost, labor management, budgeting, and purchasing.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing management teams.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, health department regulations, and employment practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business technology.
• Current Food Manager/Food Handler certification (or ability to obtain).
• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for Signature Dining services across three senior living communities with five remote kitchens and a regional bakery.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Community Chefs, Dining Directors and culinary leadership teams.
• Conduct regular operational audits focused on food quality, service standards, sanitation, safety, regulatory compliance, and resident experience.
• Develop action plans and provide hands-on support to improve community performance.
• Monitor and manage food costs, labor efficiency, purchasing, and departmental budgets.
• Standardize recipes, menus, production systems, and dining service procedures while allowing flexibility for resident preferences.
• Report to the Vice President of Operations.
• Work alongside the Community Executive Directors to recruit, hire, onboard, and develop Community Chefs and Dining Directors.
• Lead culinary training and continuing education programs for both front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
• Analyze resident satisfaction and implement continuous quality improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health department regulations.
• Support community events, special dining experiences, and company initiatives.
• Assist with operational coverage during leadership vacancies or extended absences when needed.

Skills

Culinary degree

Multi-site leadership

Senior living experience

Cost control

Budgeting

Food safety

People development

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Dining Excellence Across Multiple Senior Living CommunitiesLocation: Visalia, California - In-Person / On-Site Quail Park Communities is seeking an experienced Regional Signature Dining Director (Regional Food and Beverage Director) to provide strategic leadership for our culinary and Signature Dining programs across three senior living communities with three Cook-to-order Kitchens and a Regional Bakery. This position is based in Visalia, California, supporting three California communities, all within the city limits of Visalia, California. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality leader who enjoys mentoring culinary teams, improving day-to-day operations, developing leaders, and enhancing the dining experiences for our residents, families and employees. This position will set the Strategic Vision for the Communities. What You'll Do As the Regional Director of Signature Dining, you will partner closely with on-site Community Chefs, Executive Directors, Dining Service Directors, and other community leadership to ensure every dining program reflects Quail Park Communities commitment to hospitality, quality, and resident satisfaction. Responsibilities include:

• Provide operational leadership for Signature Dining services across three senior living communities with five remote kitchens and one regional bakery
• Coach, mentor, and develop Community Chef's, Dining Directors and culinary leadership teams
• Conduct regular operational audits focused on food quality, service standards, sanitation, safety, regulatory compliance, and resident experience
• Develop action plans and provide hands‑on support to improve community performance
• Monitor and manage food costs, labor efficiency, purchasing, and departmental budgets
• Standardize recipes, menus, production systems, and dining service procedures while allowing flexibility for resident preferences
• Report to the Vice President of Operations
• Work alongside the Community Executive Directors to recruit, hire, onboard, and develop Community Chef's and Dining Directors
• Lead culinary training and continuing education programs for both front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house teams
• Analyze resident satisfaction and implement continuous quality improvements
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health department regulations
• Support community events, special dining experiences, and company initiatives
• Assist with operational coverage during leadership vacancies or extended absences when needed

What We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced, collaborative leader who enjoys coaching others and elevating multiple dining programs. Qualified candidates will have:

• Culinary degree or equivalent formal culinary training
• Five or more years of multi‑site food service leadership
• Leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, hotels, country clubs, or restaurants
• Strong financial acumen, including food cost, labor management, budgeting, and purchasing
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing management teams
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, health department regulations, and employment practices
• Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship‑building skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business technology
• Current Food Manager/Food Handler certification (or ability to obtain)
• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)

What Makes Someone Successful The ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about quality, innovative food offerings that exceed our resident's expectations
• A servant leader who develops people
• Comfortable working independently across multiple communities
• Detail‑oriented while maintaining a strategic perspective
• Calm under pressure and solutions‑focused
• Willing to travel regularly and build strong relationships with community teams

Why Quail Park Communities Quail Park Communities has over 25 years of experience of meeting the needs of seniors in the Central Valley. Our resident dining experience is much more than ‘food service’. It is one of the most meaningful parts of our residents' daily lives, and the quality of the Signature Dining Experience enhances our resident, family and employee engagement. We believe exceptional hospitality, outstanding food, and engaged culinary teams create memorable experiences and strengthen our communities. You'll have the opportunity to influence dining programs across multiple communities while mentoring talented teams and driving operational excellence. Position Details

• Full-time, Exempt
• Based in Visalia, California
• Supports three senior living communities with five full‑service kitchens and a regional bakery
• Occasional travel to the Home Office in Seattle, Washington
• $105,000 to $120,000 per year DOE plus great benefits, including 401K Match, Health Benefits, four weeks of Vacation, and more

LC Tenant, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre‑employment screenings, including background check, drug screening, and any health‑related requirements applicable to the position.