Regional Food and Beverage Director

Quail Park

Visalia, CA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Auditing, Budgeting, CPR Certification, Coaching, Communication Skills, Community Relations, Community Support, Cost Control, Culinary Training, Detail Oriented, Employment Law, Executive Recruiting, First Aid, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Services, Food and Beverage Industry, Health Department, Healthcare, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Production Systems, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Restaurant, Safety Compliance, Sanitation, Servant leadership, Team Player, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Visalia, CA

POSTED

Today

Location: Visalia, California - In-Person / On-Site
Travel: Initially - approximately three days quarterly to WA.

Lead Dining Excellence Across Multiple Senior Living Communities
Living Care Lifestyles is seeking an experienced Regional Director of Dining Services (Regional Food and Beverage Director) to provide strategic leadership for our culinary and dining programs across five senior living communities.
This position is based in Visalia, California, supporting three California communities and providing quarterly operational oversight to two communities in Washington.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality leader who enjoys mentoring culinary teams, improving operations, developing leaders, and creating exceptional dining experiences for older adults.

What You'll Do
As the Regional Director of Dining Services, you will partner closely with Executive Directors, Dining Directors, and community leadership to ensure every dining program reflects Living Care Lifestyles' commitment to hospitality, quality, and resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities include:

Provide operational leadership for dining services across five senior living communities.
Coach, mentor, and develop Dining Directors and culinary leadership teams.
Conduct regular operational audits focused on food quality, service standards, sanitation, safety, regulatory compliance, and resident experience.
Develop action plans and provide hands-on support to improve community performance.
Monitor and manage food costs, labor efficiency, purchasing, and departmental budgets.
Standardize recipes, menus, production systems, and dining service procedures while allowing flexibility for resident preferences.
Partner with Operations and Executive Directors to recruit, hire, onboard, and develop Dining Directors.
Lead culinary training and continuing education programs for both front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
Analyze resident satisfaction and implement continuous quality improvements.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health department regulations.
Support community events, special dining experiences, and company initiatives.
Assist with operational coverage during leadership vacancies or extended absences when needed.

What We're Looking For
We're looking for a collaborative leader who enjoys coaching others and elevating multiple dining programs.
Qualified candidates will have:

Culinary degree or equivalent formal culinary training.
Five or more years of multi-site food service leadership.
Leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, hotels, country clubs, or restaurants.
Strong financial acumen, including food cost, labor management, budgeting, and purchasing.
Experience leading, mentoring, and developing management teams.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, health department regulations, and employment practices.
Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business technology.
Current Food Manager/Food Handler certification (or ability to obtain).
CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).

What Makes Someone Successful
The ideal candidate is:

Passionate about hospitality and resident satisfaction
A servant leader who develops people
Comfortable working independently across multiple communities
Detail-oriented while maintaining a strategic perspective
Calm under pressure and solutions-focused
Willing to travel regularly and build strong relationships with community teams

Why Living Care Lifestyles?
At Living Care Lifestyles, dining is much more than serving meals. It is one of the most meaningful parts of our residents' daily lives. We believe exceptional hospitality, outstanding food, and engaged culinary teams create memorable experiences and strengthen our communities.
You'll have the opportunity to influence dining programs across multiple communities while mentoring talented teams and driving operational excellence.

Position Details

Full-time, Exempt
Based in Visalia, California
Supports five senior living communities
Quarterly travel to Washington State with regular travel among California communities
$95,000-$110,000 per year plus great benefits

Living Care Lifestyles is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment screenings, including background check, drug screening, and any health-related requirements applicable to the position.

Regional Food and Beverage Director

Quail Park

Visalia, CA

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