Director of Dining Services

Position Overview

Premier luxury senior living community in Seattle undergoing significant growth and transformation. The Director of Dining Services must be a highly experienced hospitality leader capable of balancing resident satisfaction, financial performance, employee engagement, and operational excellence in a highly visible environment.

Required Experience

• Leadership Experience:

  • Minimum 5-7 years of progressive food service leadership experience.
  • Previous Director of Dining Services, Executive Dining Manager, Executive Chef, Hotel F&B Director, Country Club Food & Beverage Director, or Luxury Senior Living leadership experience preferred.
  • Experience leading multiple managers and large frontline teams.
  • Demonstrated success in building leadership teams and developing future leaders.

• Financial Acumen:

  • Strong P&L management experience.
  • Proven success managing labor budgets.
  • Experience controlling food cost and inventory.
  • Comfortable with financial reporting, forecasting, and operational analytics.
  • Strong understanding of productivity management.

• Client & Resident Relations:

  • Executive-level communication skills.
  • Experience managing high-expectation clients and stakeholders.
  • Ability to navigate resident concerns professionally and confidently.
  • Skilled relationship builder.

• Specific Needs:

  • The next DDS must be able to:
  • Stabilize labor management.
  • Eliminate unnecessary overtime.
  • Improve food cost performance.
  • Ensure consistent financial reporting and accountability.
  • Maintain survey readiness standards.
  • Strengthen management team performance.
  • Build a sustainable staffing model.
  • Improve utilization of operational systems and reporting tools.
  • Lead through the expansion and future opening of the new tower.
  • Collaborate with Culinary, Operations, and Leadership to elevate the dining experience.

Skills

Strong preference for candidates with backgrounds in:

• Luxury senior living
• High-end hotels
• Private clubs
• Upscale restaurants
• Resort food and beverage operations

Qualifications

Candidates should understand elevated service expectations and be capable of creating a hospitality-first culture.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Application Information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Contact

CCL Hospitality Group
Caitlin Pham