Regional Director of Dining Services

Regional Director of Dining Services

Based in Florida | Travel Required Across NJ, IN, IL, PA, DE, MD & OH

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We're seeking an accomplished Regional Director of Dining Services to lead and elevate dining programs across a multi-state portfolio of senior living communities.

This role is ideal for a seasoned dining leader who combines culinary expertise, operational excellence, and a passion for creating memorable dining experiences for residents.

As the Regional Director of Dining Services, you'll provide leadership, mentorship, and strategic oversight to multiple Dining Service Directors and teams across your assigned territory.

Based in Florida, this role requires regular travel throughout New Jersey, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Ohio to ensure consistent execution of dining standards, compliance, and hospitality excellence.

Key Responsibilities


* Lead, mentor, and coach Dining Services Directors, Coordinators, and Managers across multiple communities to ensure dining fundamentals and standards of excellence are consistently met.


* Partner with Executive Directors and regional operations teams to strengthen dining operations, enhance resident satisfaction, and achieve performance metrics.


* Lead a team of Dining Specialists-strategically deploying them to communities to elevate dining programs and resolve barriers to success.


* Monitor dining operations to ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements across all communities.


* Support hiring, onboarding, and training of dining staff while fostering a culture of hospitality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.


* Analyze dining performance metrics including food per resident day, sanitation audit scores, and resident satisfaction surveys to identify opportunities for improvement.


* Partner with the VP of Dining and Senior Director of Culinary to ensure meals meet quality, presentation, and nutritional standards.


* Provide feedback on programs, tools, and vendor partnerships to improve operational efficiency and dining outcomes.

Education & Experience


* Bachelor's degree (B.A.

or B.S.) in Culinary, Hospitality Management, or a related field from a four-year college or university preferred.


* Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in the food service industry, including at least two (2) years in a multi-facility oversight role required.


* Strong record of leadership in multi-site dining management, with demonstrated success improving quality, compliance, and efficiency across multiple locations.

Certifications, Licenses & Requirements


* Must be ServSafe Certified.


* Registered Dietitian (RD) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred.


* Must maintain any required local, state, and/or county food handling and sani...