Director of Dining Services
Yorktown, Virginia Senior Living Healthcare Dining Hospitality Leadership
A highly respected senior living organization in Yorktown, Virginia is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Director of Dining Services to lead a large-scale dining operation.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in a guest-focused environment and possesses a strong background in operations, financial management, team development, and service excellence. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in driving resident satisfaction, operational performance, and team engagement.
Compensation & Benefits
$130,000+ Base Salary
In addition, the organization offers:
Extensive and highly competitive benefits package
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Excellent quality of life and work-life balance
Strong organizational support and resources
Long-term career growth opportunities
Stable and respected leadership environment
Position Overview
The Director of Dining Services will oversee all aspects of dining services operations, with responsibility for financial performance, resident satisfaction, regulatory compliance, employee development, and overall operational excellence.
This role requires a hands-on leader capable of building high-performing teams while maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, hospitality, and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Direct all daily dining services operations
Manage departmental budgets, labor controls, and financial performance
Drive resident and guest satisfaction initiatives
Recruit, develop, coach, and retain team members
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
Oversee inventory management and purchasing controls
Partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives
Lead resident engagement and dining feedback programs
Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and service execution
Implement ongoing training and development programs
Monitor operational metrics and identify continuous improvement opportunities
Foster a positive culture focused on hospitality, accountability, and excellence
Qualifications
Leadership experience within senior living, healthcare dining, hospitality, hotels, country clubs, university dining, restaurant operations, or contract food service
Strong financial and P&L management experience
Proven success leading large teams and developing management talent
Demonstrated ability to improve customer, guest, or resident satisfaction
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
ServSafe Certification preferred
College degree, professional certification, or equivalent leadership experience preferred
Ideal Leadership Traits
High integrity and professionalism
Strong people-development skills
Financial discipline and business acumen
Customer-first mindset
Collaborative leadership approach
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
Confidential Candidate Submission
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume in confidence to:
Tom Bull
Gecko Hospitality
Professional Confidentiality
All inquiries, discussions, and resumes will be treated with the highest level of professional confidentiality.
Only individuals whose backgrounds closely align with the requirements of this confidential search will be contacted for further consideration.
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