Senior Living Dining Director & Executive Chef

Charter Senior Living; Sylvania (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Paid training

Paid time off and holiday pay

Free medical insurance plan options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

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Job summary

Charter Senior Living in Sylvania, OH is seeking a Dining Services Director / Executive Chef to lead all dining operations, ensure outstanding food quality, hospitality, cleanliness, safety, and resident satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, hospitality-focused leader who develops a strong, service-driven team, manages budgeting and staffing, ensures regulatory compliance, and creates meaningful dining experiences that enrich residents' daily lives.

Qualifications

• Previous Dining Services Director, Executive Chef, Culinary Manager, or Food Service leadership experience preferred.
• Senior living, healthcare, hospitality, hotel, or restaurant management experience strongly preferred.
• Culinary certification or food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all daily Dining Services operations.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, sanitation, and customer service.
• Develop and maintain positive dining experiences for residents and guests; manage staffing schedules, hiring, training, coaching, and team development.
• Maintain food and supply inventory levels within budget guidelines.
• Monitor purchasing, receiving, storage, and portion control practices.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to support resident satisfaction and community goals.
• Prepare and accommodate special dietary needs and therapeutic diets.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen culture.
• Support continuous improvement in culinary operations and resident dining experiences.

Skills

Culinary

Budgeting

Operations management

Leadership

Communication

Staff scheduling

Food safety

Job description

Charter Senior Living in Sylvania, OH is seeking a Dining Services Director / Executive Chef to lead all dining operations, ensure outstanding food quality, hospitality, cleanliness, safety, and resident satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, hospitality-focused leader who develops a strong, service-driven team, manages budgeting and staffing, ensures regulatory compliance, and creates meaningful dining experiences that enrich residents' daily lives.