[{"_1":2,"_83":-5,"_84":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_19":20,"_32":33,"_80":81},"root",{"_5":6},"datadog",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":12,"_13":14,"_15":16,"_17":18},"applicationId","6d97ed13-a4be-42c5-8535-b3e0e4ee06f5","clientToken","pubd501689bae075770f1aabaddd9759d39","service","betterteam-sites","env","production","version","04c457e828d879457596140e14a4d26f32a3bd5a","sessionReplaySampleRate",2,"routes/CareersLayout",{"_21":-5,"_22":23,"_24":25,"_26":27,"_28":29,"_30":31},"fontStyle","backgroundColor","#ffffff","borderColor","#d6d6d8","buttonColor","#0076ab","linkColor","#2480dc","textColor","#404040","careers-job-layout",{"_34":35,"_78":79},"job",{"_36":37,"_38":39,"_40":41,"_42":43,"_44":45,"_46":47,"_48":49,"_50":51,"_52":53,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_70":71},"uuid","3b82ec01-9b1d-49df-910e-f3cf5e9fce2a","title","Director of Dining (Senior Living)","encodedSlug","director-of-dining-%28senior-living%29","slug","director-of-dining-(senior-living)","type","Fulltime","description","

At Wildewood Downs, we're not just a luxury senior living company; we're a community recognized as a Great Place to Work® and we take immense pride in that designation. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” underscores everything we do. We believe that our dedicated team is our greatest asset, driving us to create compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions every day.

Why Choose Wildewood Downs:

We believe hospitality should be rewarding, not exhausting.

If you love creating exceptional dining experiences but are ready to leave behind the late nights, stressful restaurant grind, and unpredictable schedules, senior living may be the career change you’ve been looking for.

At Wildewood Downs, you’ll still use your dining operations and passion for service, but in a meaningful environment where relationships matter, your work is appreciated, and you can enjoy a better quality of life.

Why Hospitality Professionals Love Working Here:

Consistent Schedule & Quality of Life: No midnight closes. No bar rushes. More balance for you and your family.
Meaningful Connections: Our residents know your name, appreciate your work, and become part of your daily purpose.
Scratch Kitchen Culture: We take pride in preparing high-quality meals from scratch with care, creativity, and consistency.
Positive Team Environment: Join a collaborative team where respect, teamwork, and professionalism matter.

We’re looking for a Director of Dining:

This position manages the day-to-day dining services operations of a large CCRC site, ensuring member satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional service and a quality food product in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations and Senior Living Communities’ policies, procedures and standards.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to be part of a team that strives for excellence, we invite you to apply today! We look forward to meeting you soon! Interviews offered daily!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Attract, retain, coach, motivate and lead a high performance dining service delivery team; hold the team accountable for meeting all quality, safety and other performance standards.
Assures the implementation and efficient delivery of Dining Services program.
Establishes and assures the timely, open, and effective communication of all dietary associates with residents and family members and guests, assuring excellent customer satisfaction.
Builds, develops, and effectively manages all dietary associates, optimizing individual and team performance through effective leadership, mentoring, and training.
Works with other departments in marketing the community, including participation in community events, public relations and personal visits.
Assists in the development of and adheres to the Dining Services budget, ensuring the delivery of excellent services and products while achieving the financial goals set for the community.
Assures the kitchen environment and all physical areas in dining are properly maintained in a clean, orderly and safe manner, according to regulatory guidelines.
Administers and participates in Senior Living Communities’ “Manager on Duty” program.
Serves on special projects and assignments outside of his/her own community to support other communities or the broader portfolio.
Keeps abreast of special need diets for Healthcare residents and ensures proper execution.
Participates in and attends all in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Four-year college or university degree desired.
Management experience required.
2 years’ experience in a similar management position desired.
Desired, not required: Completion of an accredited dietary management curriculum (Certified Dietary Manager) as accepted or approved by the state in which employed
Senior Living experience desired.

","datePosted","2026-09-18T20:54:28.682674Z","isRemote",false,"isApproved",true,"sourcedPostingId","2e2418fb-6d5a-4bfd-82c2-9a8341c29206","location",{"_58":59,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":67,"_68":69},"city","Columbia","state","South Carolina","country","US","streetAddress","731 Polo Road","postcode","29223","rawLocation","731 Polo Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA","salary",{"_72":73,"_74":75,"_76":-5,"_77":-5},"currency","USD","payPeriod","Annually","minValue","maxValue","companyName","Senior Living Communities","routes/CareersJobApplyStandardPage",{"_82":-5},"errorMessage","actionData","errors"]

Apply for Director of Dining (Senior Living) at Senior Living Communities