Senior Living Fine-Dining Director

WSLM Recruiting; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA options

PTO

Vacation benefits

401(k) match

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Legacy House of Mesa seeks a Food Services Director to lead the kitchen and dining operation, delivering a restaurant-style experience for residents, families, and guests with hospitality and dignity at the core. You will develop menus, manage procurement and budgets, ensure safety standards, and coach staff in a gracious, high‑quality service environment that enhances the resident experience.

The role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth within Western States

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in food production, restaurant operations, and/or fine-dining service.
• Previous experience supervising and leading kitchen or food service staff.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to read and write English effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage food quality, staffing, inventory, and expenses simultaneously.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to shoulder level.
• Current ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain certification as required.
• Willingness and ability to work respectfully and compassionately with an elderly population.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective and efficient operation of the main building kitchen and dining room.
• Develop varied, appealing menus that reflect resident preferences and support high levels of resident satisfaction.
• Oversee food ordering, inventory, storage, preparation, and production while maintaining appropriate budgets and expenditure controls.
• Ensure food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency meet or exceed company and resident expectations.
• Lead the delivery of meals in a fine-dining, gracious, and hospitality-focused environment.
• Maintain an elegant, clean, organized, and marketable dining room that creates a welcoming experience for residents and guests.
• Supervise, coach, and develop food production and kitchen staff while maintaining high standards for professionalism, cleanliness, hospitality, and service.
• Ensure consistent quality in food preparation and meal delivery.
• Partner with department heads and other leadership team members to support the overall resident experience.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, visitors, and associates through exceptional hospitality and service.
• Maintain compliance with applicable health, safety, sanitation, infection control, and regulatory standards.
• Follow and reinforce all safety and infection control procedures.
• Address resident concerns and feedback professionally and use that information to continuously improve the dining experience.

Skills

Food production experience

Restaurant operations

Fine-dining service

Supervising kitchen staff

Communication skills

English reading/writing

Organizational skills

Lift up to 50 pounds

ServSafe certification

Compassion for elderly

Job description

Legacy House of Mesa seeks a Food Services Director to lead the kitchen and dining operation, delivering a restaurant-style experience for residents, families, and guests with hospitality and dignity at the core. You will develop menus, manage procurement and budgets, ensure safety standards, and coach staff in a gracious, high‑quality service environment that enhances the resident experience.

The role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth within Western States