Senior Living Dining Services Director

Brightview Senior Living; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Brightview Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Director to lead and develop the community’s dining team, ensuring exceptional service and nutrition for residents. You will engage with residents and families to tailor dining experiences and oversee day-to-day operations.

The role requires ownership of budgeting, vendor relations, and cross-department collaboration to support Brightview’s standards of care and community leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; education focused in culinary, hospitality, or food management.
• A min of 2-4 years of Food Service Management experience in the hospitality field (Country Club, Banquets).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a large diverse group of associates ranging from dishwashers to chefs.
• Current Safe Serve or other relevant certification.
• Demonstrated experience in food preparation.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to plan and manage a budget.
• Ability to analyze reports.
• Moderate computer skills in the standard Microsoft suite.
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop and manage the community’s dietary associates.
• Establish a communication plan with residents, families and guests.
• Engage with residents during meal service to ensure a high dining experience.
• Solicit feedback on menu preferences and satisfaction.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the dining services budget.
• Develop vendor relationships; oversee kitchen and dining area upkeep.
• Collaborate with other departments on marketing and special projects.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget planning

Report analysis

English communication

Microsoft Office

Food service knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in culinary, hospitality, or food management

Safe Serve certification

Job description

Brightview Senior Living is seeking a Dining Services Director to lead and develop the community’s dining team, ensuring exceptional service and nutrition for residents. You will engage with residents and families to tailor dining experiences and oversee day-to-day operations.

The role requires ownership of budgeting, vendor relations, and cross-department collaboration to support Brightview’s standards of care and community leadership.