Regional Food and Beverage Director

• →Provide operational leadership for Signature Dining services across three senior living communities with five remote kitchens and one regional bakery.
• →Coach, mentor, and develop Community Chef’s, 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.
• →Report to the Vice President of Operations 
• →Work alongside the Community Executive Directors to recruit, hire, onboard, and develop Community Chef’s and 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.

• 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).

• Passionate about quality, innovative food offerings that exceed our resident’s expectations.
• 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

• Full-time, Exempt
• Based in Visalia, California
• Supports three senior living communities with five full-service kitchens and a regional bakery.
• Occasional travel to the Home Office in Seattle, Washington.
• $105,000 to $120,000 per year DOE plus great benefits, including 401K Match, Health Benefits, four weeks of Vacation, and more.

 
LC Tenant, LLC 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.