As Dining Director, you’ll lead all dining operations across independent living, assisted living, and memory care, creating a safe, welcoming, and resident-centered dining experience. You’ll oversee team leadership, daily operations, budgets, food safety compliance, catering, and vendor partnerships while collaborating closely with the Executive Chef, nursing, and care teams to support residents’ nutritional needs and overall experience.

You’ll also help build a positive, hospitality-driven culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and exceptional service while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, health regulations, HACCP standards, and state survey requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

• ServSafe Manager Certification and valid Food Handler’s Card
• 5+ years of food service, hospitality, or dining management experience
• Strong leadership, communication, budgeting, and operational management skills
• Experience managing labor and food costs
• Flexible schedule availability, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Dietetics, or related field
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, or CCRC environments
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and resident-centered dining practices

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You:

• Lead with empathy, professionalism, and accountability
• Enjoy mentoring and developing teams
• Balance operational excellence with outstanding hospitality
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and leadership
• Thrive in a mission-driven environment where your work makes a meaningful impact

Why Join Friendsview?

At Friendsview, our values guide everything we do:
Integrity • Compassion • Community • Excellence • Dignity • Service

We believe dining is a vital part of community life and are committed to creating experiences that help residents feel connected, respected, and at home.

Additional Requirements

Final candidates must complete a DHS background check, drug screening, reference checks, employment eligibility verification (I-9), and meet driving requirements if applicable.