Traveling Dining Services Manager

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is seeking a Regional Traveling Dining Services Specialist who will provide interim leadership, operational support, and culinary expertise across multiple senior living communities. The role requires stabilizing dining operations during leadership changes and supporting new openings while upholding company dining standards.

The position involves extensive travel with a 10 days on / 4 days off rotation, leading dining teams, ensuring food safety, and driving

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or multi-unit food service.
• Proven experience leading dining services teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Culinary degree or related certification.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site leadership for dining services during vacancies, leaves, or periods of transition.
• Serve as acting Dining Services Director or Dining Department Heads as needed.
• Assess dining operations and implement immediate improvements to quality, service, and compliance.
• Ensure menus meet nutritional guidelines, resident preferences, and company standards.
• Support scratch cooking, presentation, and consistency across communities.
• Train and mentor dining services team members, including cooks, servers, and leadership staff.
• Support onboarding and development of newly hired Dining Services Directors or Dining Department Heads.
• Reinforce food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct audits related to food safety, sanitation, and documentation.
• Partner with community leadership to address survey readiness and corrective action plans.
• Work closely with Executive Directors, Regional Leaders, and Corporate Support teams.
• Provide clear handoff documentation and recommendations at the conclusion of each assignment.
• Serve as a brand ambassador for the organization’s dining philosophy.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Culinary degree

Hospitality management degree

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Job Description

Regional Traveling Dining Services Specialist

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care

Travel Expectation: 90-100%

• Travel includes short- and long-term assignments at senior living communities within the assigned region

Are you aDining Services Professionalseeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! If you are dedicated and compassionate,WE WANT YOU!

What Will You Do in This Role?

As a Regional Travel Director of Dining Services Specialist, you will

provide interim leadership, operational support, and culinary expertise across multiple senior living communities. This role is responsible for stabilizing dining operations during leadership transitions, supporting new openings, implementing company dining standards, and driving resident satisfaction.

The position requires extensive travel and flexibility, operating on a 10 days on / 4 days off rotational schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site leadership for dining services during vacancies, leaves, or periods of transition
• Serve as acting Dining Services Director or Dining Department Heads as needed
• Assess dining operations and implement immediate improvements to quality, service, and compliance
• Ensure menus meet nutritional guidelines, resident preferences, and company standards
• Support scratch cooking, presentation, and consistency across communities
• Lead by example in resident-focused hospitality and service delivery
• Train and mentor dining services team members, including cooks, servers, and leadership staff
• Support onboarding and development of newly hired Dining Services Directors or Dining Department Heads
• Reinforce food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Conduct audits related to food safety, sanitation, and documentation
• Partner with community leadership to address survey readiness and corrective action plans
• Work closely with Executive Directors, Regional Leaders, and Corporate Support teams
• Provide clear handoff documentation and recommendations at the conclusion of each assignment
• Serve as a brand ambassador for the organization’s dining philosophy

Do You Have What It Takes?

• A fire and passion for working with seniors
• A flexible, fun, and energetic personality
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or multi-unit food service
• Proven experience leading dining services teams
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
• Culinary degree, hospitality management degree, or equivalent experience
• ServSafe®/Always Food Safe Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Experience in assisted living, memory care and independent living
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
• High emotional intelligence and adaptability
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Passion for serving seniors and enhancing quality of life
• Must possess general computer skills for communication and planning requirements
• Understands and displays proper food safety procedures, cooking temperatures, sanitation of kitchen and equipment and storage techniques and temperature
• Ability and willingness to travel; must also be ready to travel unexpectedly as needed
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Why is Tutera THE Employer of Choice?

• Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is guided by one single purpose:To live the YOUNITE philosophy in every decision, every day. Based on genuine respect, YOUNITE is how we get to know residents and team members on a personal level. By asking about our employees’ and residents’ unique needs and preferences, we actively listen and then deliver.Do you want to work for a company where you are the driving force behind every decision made?
• Tutera offersstability; our family-owned company wasfounded in 1985!
• Tutera offers acompetitive starting wage and amazing benefits! We take care of you so you can be a rockstar at work and at home!

Apply today and let us show you howwe are inspired by you.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The wage and benefit information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefits eligibility criteria must be met to enroll in available benefits.

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Benefits

How Can You Benefit?

• Advanced Pay
• Financial Literacy Classes
• Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!
• Child Care Discount
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) for Eligible Locations
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Exclusive Tutera Perks
• Tutera University
• Advancement Opportunities

Job ID

2026-20652