Location: Visalia, California - In-Person / On-Site
Travel: Initially - approximately three days quarterly to WA.
Lead Dining Excellence Across Multiple Senior Living CommunitiesLiving Care Lifestyles is seeking an experienced Regional Director of Dining Services (Regional Food and Beverage Director) to provide strategic leadership for our culinary and dining programs across five senior living communities.
This position is based in Visalia, California, supporting three California communities and providing quarterly operational oversight to two communities in Washington.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality leader who enjoys mentoring culinary teams, improving operations, developing leaders, and creating exceptional dining experiences for older adults.
What You'll DoAs the Regional Director of Dining Services, you will partner closely with Executive Directors, Dining Directors, and community leadership to ensure every dining program reflects Living Care Lifestyles' commitment to hospitality, quality, and resident satisfaction.
Responsibilities include:- Provide operational leadership for dining services across five senior living communities.
- Coach, mentor, and develop Dining Directors and culinary leadership teams.
- Conduct regular operational audits focused on food quality, service standards, sanitation, safety, regulatory compliance, and resident experience.
- Develop action plans and provide hands-on support to improve community performance.
- Monitor and manage food costs, labor efficiency, purchasing, and departmental budgets.
- Standardize recipes, menus, production systems, and dining service procedures while allowing flexibility for resident preferences.
- Partner with Operations and Executive Directors to recruit, hire, onboard, and develop Dining Directors.
- Lead culinary training and continuing education programs for both front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
- Analyze resident satisfaction and implement continuous quality improvements.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health department regulations.
- Support community events, special dining experiences, and company initiatives.
- Assist with operational coverage during leadership vacancies or extended absences when needed.
What We're Looking ForWe're looking for a collaborative leader who enjoys coaching others and elevating multiple dining programs.
Qualified candidates will have:- Culinary degree or equivalent formal culinary training.
- Five or more years of multi-site food service leadership.
- Leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, hotels, country clubs, or restaurants.
- Strong financial acumen, including food cost, labor management, budgeting, and purchasing.
- Experience leading, mentoring, and developing management teams.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, health department regulations, and employment practices.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business technology.
- Current Food Manager/Food Handler certification (or ability to obtain).
- CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
What Makes Someone SuccessfulThe ideal candidate is:- Passionate about hospitality and resident satisfaction
- A servant leader who develops people
- Comfortable working independently across multiple communities
- Detail-oriented while maintaining a strategic perspective
- Calm under pressure and solutions-focused
- Willing to travel regularly and build strong relationships with community teams
Position Details- Full-time, Exempt
- Based in Visalia, California
- Supports five senior living communities
- Quarterly travel to Washington State with regular travel among California communities
- $95,000-$110,000 per year plus great benefits
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