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Director of Dining Services

Montebello On Academy
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 6/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026

Director of Dining Services - Large Senior Living Community

We are seeking an outstanding Executive Chef / Dining Services Director to join and lead our dining team at a large senior living community! 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.

 What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, a generous Paid Time Off program, holidays, 401k, and more!!!
  • Company-sponsored training, tuition reimbursement, and other learning opportunities

Job Description

Dining Services Director is responsible for ensuring a stellar culinary program for our residents. You will be responsible for managing and administering all aspects of food services at the community while complying with all applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Oversight and responsibility for the 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 the 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

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.

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