Dining Services Director

As Dining Services Director, you'll lead all aspects of our dining operation while helping shape the culture of one of the most important departments in our community. You'll champion a scratch-cooking culture that emphasizes fresh preparation, culinary creativity, and resident satisfaction.

What You Will Do

You'll lead all dining operations, including menu planning, food production, purchasing, inventory management, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. You'll also serve as lead chef up to three days per week, maintaining high standards for food quality, flavor, consistency, and presentation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We're looking for a leader who is passionate about hospitality and serving older adults with dignity, warmth, and respect. You'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact every day through food, hospitality, and leadership.

Requirements

• Five or more years of culinary leadership or foodservice management experience
• Passion for hospitality and serving older adults with dignity, warmth, and respect
• Strong culinary foundation with experience in scratch cooking and menu development
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and maintain high performance standards
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation regulations, and kitchen best practices
• Experience managing food costs, labor budgets, purchasing, and inventory
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• High school diploma or GED required; culinary degree or professional certifications preferred
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet Pegasus Senior Living background and driving requirements

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing senior living organization