Director of Dining Services

Monarch Place | Hanceville, AL

Bring your culinary talent and leadership skills to a role where every meal makes a difference.

Monarch Place is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead our dining team and create meals our residents look forward to every day. From planning menus to mentoring staff, you’ll help make our dining room a welcoming place where residents enjoy good food and meaningful connections.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you’ll oversee daily dining operations, food preparation, purchasing, budgeting, and team development.

Why Join Monarch Place?

• Competitive pay

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday pay

• Flexible scheduling

• Opportunities for growth and advancement

• Meaningful work serving seniors in a supportive team environment

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily dining operations, delivering flavorful meals, appealing presentation, and attentive service.

• Plan menus that offer variety and reflect residents’ preferences and nutritional needs.

• Oversee food preparation, quality, portion control, sanitation, and safe food handling.

• Partner with the Dietitian on menu planning and therapeutic diets.

• Complete weekly inventory and order food and supplies.

• Develop and manage the department’s budget, forecasts, and staffing plans, working with the Executive Director to address variances.

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate dining team members.

• Provide coaching, performance reviews, and disciplinary action when needed.

• Promote and participate in dining and nutrition education for staff, residents, and families.

What You’ll Bring

• Culinary degree or equivalent training.

• Certificate in food service supervision and ServSafe certification.

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in a high-volume, high-end food service environment.

• Strong leadership, communication, motivational, and organizational skills.

• A commitment to quality food, excellent service, and a positive dining experience for seniors.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach, turn, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and perform fine manipulation throughout the workday.

• Ability to regularly lift up to 40 pounds unassisted.

• Normal or corrected vision and hearing, including color recognition.

• Work in a kitchen environment with occasional exposure to dust, fumes, odors, water, and noise.

• Occasional outdoor exposure to weather and temperature changes.

• Flexibility to work beyond normal hours, including weekends, and assist in other roles as needed.

Ready to lead a dining team and make a difference in the lives of our residents? Apply today to join Monarch Place!

Additional Information

This description outlines the general responsibilities and requirements of the position and is not an exhaustive list. Duties, schedules, and assignments may change based on community needs. This description does not constitute an employment contract or alter at-will employment status.

The position may include access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Associates with access will receive training and must follow applicable HIPAA requirements and company policies.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, reference checks, pre-employment drug test, physical, and verification of employment eligibility.

Monarch Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.