Senior Living Dining Operations Manager

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO & holidays

403(b) match

Fitness center

Job summary

Covenant Living at the Samarkand in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Manager of Dining Operations to supervise all dining services and food preparation. You will oversee front- and back-of-house operations, ensure resident satisfaction, and manage inventory, staffing, and budgets to meet quality and regulatory standards.

This role emphasizes leadership, staff development, and adherence to sanitation and safety guidelines, with sponsorship potential for CDM licensure within the first year and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Food safety certification renewed every 3 years or as required.
• CDM licensure preferred; company will sponsor its education within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise service operations to ensure resident enjoyment and satisfaction.
• Direct daily dining operations including table service, buffets, and kitchen coordination with the dietician.
• Manage inventory of food, equipment, and supplies; control costs and adhere to budget requirements.
• Ensure sanitation and safety compliance per guidelines and regulations; train and mentor staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development

Customer service

Budget management

Sanitation compliance

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree

Food safety certification

CDM licensure

Job description

Covenant Living at the Samarkand in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Manager of Dining Operations to supervise all dining services and food preparation. You will oversee front- and back-of-house operations, ensure resident satisfaction, and manage inventory, staffing, and budgets to meet quality and regulatory standards.

This role emphasizes leadership, staff development, and adherence to sanitation and safety guidelines, with sponsorship potential for CDM licensure within the first year and a