Restaurant-Quality Dining Services Director

Pegasus Landing of Round Rock; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Director to lead all aspects of our dining operation and shape the culture of this important community department. You will oversee menu planning, production, purchasing, inventory, budgeting and regulatory compliance while upholding high standards of quality and hospitality.

You will recruit and develop a high-performing dining team, foster a positive kitchen culture, and partner with health services to tailor dining to resident needs.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of culinary leadership or foodservice management experience.
• Senior Living experience not required, willingness to learn.
• Passion for hospitality and serving older adults with dignity, warmth and respect.
• Strong culinary foundation with experience in scratch cooking and menu development.
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent and maintain high performance standards.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation regulations and kitchen best practices.
• Experience managing food costs, labor budgets, purchasing and inventory.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook.
• High school diploma or GED required; culinary degree or professional certifications preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet Pegasus Senior Living background and driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership: manage menu planning, food production, purchasing, inventory, budgeting and regulatory compliance.
• Lead as head chef up to three days per week, ensuring high standards of quality, flavor, consistency and presentation.
• Champion a scratch cooking culture emphasizing fresh prep and resident satisfaction.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served with pride, attention to detail and hospitality at every touchpoint.
• Team Development: recruit, train, coach and develop a high-performing dining team.
• Foster a positive kitchen culture built on accountability, teamwork and professionalism.
• Create an environment where associates are engaged, supported and empowered to grow.
• Lead by example in culinary execution and customer service.
• Resident Experience: build relationships with residents and families, learn preferences and dietary needs.
• Partner with health services and leadership to address appetite, nutrition and satisfaction changes.
• Participate in resident meetings and dining feedback opportunities to improve the program.
• Operational Excellence: manage food purchasing, inventory controls and labor resources to meet financial goals.
• Maintain accurate meal counts and documentation for residents, guests and staff meals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, emergency preparedness and company standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in service quality, cleanliness and efficiency.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

Hospitality mindset

Communication skills

Food cost management

Kitchen operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or certifications preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Pegasus Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Director to lead all aspects of our dining operation and shape the culture of this important community department. You will oversee menu planning, production, purchasing, inventory, budgeting and regulatory compliance while upholding high standards of quality and hospitality.

You will recruit and develop a high-performing dining team, foster a positive kitchen culture, and partner with health services to tailor dining to resident needs.