Traveling Dining Services Manager

Job Description

Traveling Dining Services Manager

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care

Travel Expectation: 90-100%

Travel includes short- and long-term assignments at senior living communities within the assigned region

Are you a Dining Services Professional seeking an exciting new career opportunity? Look no further! If you are dedicated and compassionate, WE WANT YOU!

What Will You Do in This Role?

As a Regional Travel Director of Dining Services Specialist, you will

provide interim leadership, operational support, and culinary expertise across multiple senior living communities. This role is responsible for stabilizing dining operations during leadership transitions, supporting new openings, implementing company dining standards, and driving resident satisfaction.

The position requires extensive travel and flexibility, operating on a 10 days on / 4 days off rotational schedule .

Responsibilities:

Provide on-site leadership for dining services during vacancies, leaves, or periods of transition

Serve as acting Dining Services Director or Dining Department Heads as needed

Assess dining operations and implement immediate improvements to quality, service, and compliance

Ensure menus meet nutritional guidelines, resident preferences, and company standards

Support scratch cooking, presentation, and consistency across communities

Lead by example in resident-focused hospitality and service delivery

Train and mentor dining services team members, including cooks, servers, and leadership staff

Support onboarding and development of newly hired Dining Services Directors or Dining Department Heads

Reinforce food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Conduct audits related to food safety, sanitation, and documentation

Partner with community leadership to address survey readiness and corrective action plans

Work closely with Executive Directors, Regional Leaders, and Corporate Support teams

Provide clear handoff documentation and recommendations at the conclusion of each assignment

Serve as a brand ambassador for the organization’s dining philosophy

Do You Have What It Takes?

A fire and passion for working with seniors

A flexible, fun, and energetic personality

Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or multi-unit food service

Proven experience leading dining services teams

Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements

Culinary degree, hospitality management degree, or equivalent experience

ServSafe®/Always Food Safe Certification (or ability to obtain)

Experience in assisted living, memory care and independent living

Strong leadership and coaching skills

Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities

High emotional intelligence and adaptability

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Passion for serving seniors and enhancing quality of life

Must possess general computer skills for communication and planning requirements

Understands and displays proper food safety procedures, cooking temperatures, sanitation of kitchen and equipment and storage techniques and temperature

Ability and willingness to travel; must also be ready to travel unexpectedly as needed

Professional image in both appearance and behavior

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Why is Tutera THE Employer of Choice?

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is guided by one single purpose: To live the YOUNITE philosophy in every decision, every day . Based on genuine respect, YOUNITE is how we get to know residents and team members on a personal level. By asking about our employees’ and residents’ unique needs and preferences, we actively listen and then deliver. Do you want to work for a company where you are the driving force behind every decision made?

Tutera offers stability ; our family-owned company was founded in 1985 !

Tutera offers a competitive starting wage and amazing benefits ! We take care of you so you can be a rockstar at work and at home!

Apply today and let us show you how we are inspired by you.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The wage and benefit information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefits eligibility criteria must be met to enroll in available benefits.

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Benefits

How Can You Benefit?

Advanced Pay

Financial Literacy Classes

Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!

Child Care Discount

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) for Eligible Locations

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Exclusive Tutera Perks

Tutera University

Advancement Opportunities

Job ID 2026-20652