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The Retreat at Alameda

Director of Dining Services

1 month ago by The Retreat at Alameda
  • Salary negotiable
  • Phoenix, AZ, US
  • Full-time
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Lead the full dining services function as Executive Chef/Director in a Phoenix senior living community, overseeing culinary operations, compliance, staff, and budgets. The Retreat at Alameda is part of Stellar Senior Living, a growing assisted living and memory care provider in the Western US. Standout perk: strong benefits plus company-sponsored training and tuition reimbursement.

Key skills
Executive chef leadershipDining services operations managementMenu planning (weekly menus)Staff hiring and trainingServSafe certification (or within 90 days)Sanitation and health department complianceSafety inspections (dining and storage areas)Budgeting and financial oversight
Salary not listed — comparable Phoenix Executive Chef/Dining Services Director roles in senior living typically pay about $70,000–$95,000 depending on scope and experience.
You'll thrive here if you’re an experienced food service leader who enjoys building teams and running compliant, high-quality dining operations for an active senior living community.
Why apply
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits
  • Generous paid time off
  • Training and tuition reimbursement

Executive Chef / Director of Dining Services - The Retreat at Alameda Senior Living Community

We are seeking an outstanding Executive Chef / Dining Services Director to join and lead our dining team at a senior living community in Phoenix, AZ. Come join a team of dedicated, smart, and caring professionals as they work together to care for our seniors and provide them the lifestyle they deserve.

Who we are

"Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families and our employees." - Evrett Benton, CEO

If you are looking for a company and team that understands the value of people, then look no further!

Stellar Senior Living is a premier assisted living and memory care provider in the Western United States. Founded in 2012 we have experienced consistent growth adding senior living communities to our family each year. We continue to grow and are looking for top talent to join our team and continue the journey with us.

The Retreat at Alameda is one of Stellar Senior Living's most vibrant senior living communities. Serving residents in a very active community full of fun, family, and opportunities to serve.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, generous Paid Time Off program, holidays, 401k and more!!!
  • A growing company with opportunities for advancement
  • Company sponsored training, tuition reimbursement, and other learning opportunities

Job Description

The Executive Chef / Dining Services Director is responsible for ensuring a stellar culinary program for our residents. You will be responsible to manage and administrate all aspects of food services at the community while complying with all applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Oversight and responsibility for daily operations of our Dining Services Department
  • Hiring, training, and development of staff in conjunction with your leadership team
  • Responsible for the overall financial and operational functions related to dining room service and culinary operations
  • Creates and plans weekly menus for the Community
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local sanitation regulations
  • Conducts routine safety inspections of dining room, food storage areas, chemical storage areas, and food receiving area

Qualifications

  • 3 to 5 years’ previous experience in food production/management
  • Must have a Serve Safe certification or become certified within 90 days of hire date
  • Must have basic knowledge of food preparation procedures, proper dining room service etiquette, as well as related Health Department regulations and guidelines pertaining to food service operations

If you are the right candidate, then we definitely want to hear from you! To apply click the “Apply” button

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

As part of Stellar Senior Living’s continued efforts to maintain a safe environment for all employees, residents, families, and visitors, Stellar strongly encourages its employees to receive an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination, as well as any subsequent booster doses, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To facilitate and further encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, Stellar periodically organizes onsite vaccination clinics at its various locations. Stellar employees are not required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Reference: 21634_2765204·Original posting
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