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Food Service Director | Senior Living Community |

Full-Time Location:

Milwaukee/Wauwatosa, WI area

Compensation:

$125,000 annually + 10% bonus potential

Schedule:

Varies, including weekends and holidays as needed.

•Job Summary Lead the future of senior living dining! We are seeking a strategic and visionary Food Service Director to lead dining operations within a large Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to shape dining services within a growing senior living environment, overseeing multiple dining venues and building a strong operational foundation for long-term success. The ideal candidate combines knowledge of senior living food service requirements with exceptional hospitality and operational leadership. This role requires a strategic thinker who can develop high-performing teams, implement effective systems and processes, and deliver exceptional dining experiences across multiple venues. Experience in both senior living and restaurant-style dining environments is highly valued. What You'll Do Provide overall leadership for all dining operations across the community, including independent living dining, bistro service, healthcare dining, and special events. Develop and implement operational strategies that support exceptional resident experiences, regulatory compliance, and long-term operational success. Recruit, hire, train, and develop a high-performing management and frontline team while fostering a culture of accountability, hospitality, and service excellence. Establish and maintain operational standards, procedures, and workflows to ensure consistency and efficiency across all dining venues. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and senior living requirements related to food service, sanitation, and food safety. Collaborate with culinary leadership to deliver consistent, high-quality dining experiences across all venues. Lead resident engagement efforts by gathering feedback, addressing concerns, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Oversee quality assurance, food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention programs. Manage budgets, labor performance, inventory controls, purchasing, and food costs while maintaining high service standards. Support menu development and dining innovation initiatives that promote variety, resident satisfaction, and operational excellence. Participate in Cultivate Kitchen events, culinary demonstrations, and resident wellness initiatives. Build strong partnerships with community leadership, healthcare teams, residents, families, and key stakeholders. Leverage strategic planning and problem-solving skills to navigate organizational growth, team development, and evolving operational needs. Perform other duties as assigned. What You Will Bring Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, Culinary Arts, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five (5) to seven (7)+ years of progressive food service leadership experience. Demonstrated success leading dining operations within a senior living, CCRC, healthcare, or similarly regulated environment. Strong knowledge of senior living regulations, food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance standards. Experience building, developing, and leading management and frontline teams. Restaurant, hospitality, country club, or multi-venue dining experience preferred. Strategic mindset with strong operational, financial, and problem-solving skills. ServSafe® Manager Certification required. Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and provide authorization to work in the United States. Physical and Sensory Requirements This leadership role requires regular movement throughout dining and kitchen areas, including standing and walking for extended periods, bending, reaching, and occasionally lifting or carrying food service supplies and equipment. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, moderate noise, wet or humid conditions, and varying temperatures while overseeing operations. The role also requires the ability to monitor service and safety conditions, communicate effectively with team members and guests, and respond promptly in a fast-paced environment. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. If you're ready to lead with purpose, build high-performing teams, and create dining experiences that enrich the lives of others, we encourage you to apply.

Pay:

$125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience leading dining operations within a senior living, CCRC, healthcare, or similarly regulated environment? If so, please explain.

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

progressive foodservice leadership: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

ServSafe Manager Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person