Vice President, Dining Operations

We are seeking a dynamic and results driven Vice President, Dining Operations to lead and elevate hospitality operations across multiple venues within our Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). This role requires a strategic leader with exceptional financial acumen, proven expertise in labor management, and a passion for delivering outstanding resident experiences across skilled and assisted living environments. The ideal candidate will have experience in high end resort, country club, or multi-site hospitality management and will bring the vision, drive, and leadership skills to manage multiple dining venues, build high performing teams, and ensure excellence in service standards. A CDM credential and culinary background are preferred but not required.

Job Responsibilities

1. Lead, hire, train, motivate, coach, and develop hospitality team members to cultivate a high performance, resident focused culture.
2. Oversee daily operations of multiple dining venues, including skilled nursing and assisted living dining services, ensuring exceptional resident satisfaction.
3. Develop and enforce labor controls, staffing models, and scheduling practices to optimize operational efficiency and manage costs without compromising service quality.
4. Manage financial performance of hospitality operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and P&L responsibility.
5. Collaborate with executive leadership to implement strategies that enhance resident experience and drive operational excellence across all venues.
6. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, safety standards, and internal policies across all dining venues.
7. Utilize culinary knowledge to support and collaborate with foodservice teams; CDM credential preferred.
8. Analyze operational data to identify trends, implement corrective actions, and continuously improve service delivery.
9. Serve as a role model for hospitality excellence, consistently setting high standards and driving continuous improvement.
10. Partner with clinical, wellness, and ancillary teams to ensure a seamless, integrated resident experience.

Job Requirements

1. Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in hospitality, with 5+ years in CCRCs leadership.
2. Demonstrated success in multi venue management with responsibility for multiple dining operations.
3. Strong financial and operational acumen, including experience with budgets, labor management, and cost controls.
4. Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead high performing teams.
5. Exceptional hospitality and customer service orientation with a track record of elevating resident experiences.
6. CDM certification and culinary experience preferred but not required.
7. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
8. Ability to travel between multiple venues as required.

Restaura, part of the Phoenix3 Collective portfolio, is a leading hospitality and culinaryculture specialized in food and dining management services. Through its dedication to innovation and exceptional service, Restaura is setting new standards for food and dining management services in senior living and active aging communities. Restaura leverages state-of-the-art technology, data analytics, and forward-thinking strategies to craft dining experiences and business solutions tailored to the unique needs of its clients. Restaura combines the latest advancements in nutrition science, culinary artistry, and hospitality to create truly extraordinary experiences. More information about Restaura can be found at Restaura | The Future of Senior Living Dining

Don’t meet ALL the requirements but think you have the ability and determination to have an impact in this role? Let us know! Data shows that diverse candidates may be less likely to apply when they do not think they meet all the job requirements, but very few successful candidates possess all the requested skills and experiences. We are a culture of learners, and we want culture accelerators who are willing to learn and grow. If you think that is you and this role fits with your career aspirations, give it a shot!