Dining Services Director – Senior Living

Overview

Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa is seeking an experienced Dining Services Director to lead all culinary and dining operations within our senior living community. This is a leadership opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about food service excellence, team development, and creating an exceptional dining experience for our residents.

• Salary starting at $72,000/year (based on experience)
• Full-time, salaried leadership position
• PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Supportive, family-oriented workplace culture

At Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa, we provide care with a personal touch. Our residents  comfort, independence, and happiness guide everything we do. We are proud to live by our six core values:

• Be loving
• Choose wisely
• Perform together
• Act boldly
• Express gratitude
• Mind the store

Our community offers a welcoming, team-driven environment where leaders are empowered to make a meaningful impact.

The Dining Services Director is responsible for the overall leadership, planning, and execution of dining services operations. This role oversees kitchen management, menu development, staffing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance while ensuring residents receive high-quality meals and excellent service. You will lead by example, mentor team members, and maintain a dining program that reflects both hospitality standards and senior nutrition needs.

• Direct and oversee all dining services operations
• Develop and implement seasonal and resident-focused menus
• Manage food budgets, purchasing, and inventory control
• Ensure compliance with health department and food safety regulations
• Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate dining services staff
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation
• Create a fine-dining style experience appropriate for senior living
• Collaborate with community leadership to enhance resident satisfaction
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement

• 3+ years of food service leadership experience (senior living or healthcare preferred)
• Proven experience managing teams and department budgets
• Serv Safe Certification required
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to motivate teams and uphold service excellence
• Commitment to resident-centered hospitality

• Leadership role with autonomy and support
• Stable, full-time salaried position
• Positive, values-driven culture
• Opportunity to make a daily difference
• Long-term growth potential within our organization

If you re ready to lead a dining program that truly enhances residents  quality of life, we encourage you to apply today. Our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application makes it easy to get started.