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Assistant Director of Dining Services

Compass Group, North America

CENTENNIAL, COJob$65–71K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$65–71K/yr
Location
CENTENNIAL, CO
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Assistant Director of Dining Services assists with day-to-day food service operations in a senior living community. The role leads associates, supports talent development and client relationships, and contributes to profitability and financial goals. It works with the Chef and management team on food quality, implements culinary programs, and oversees catering and special events.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food Service Management, nice to haveLeadership, requiredCommunication, requiredData and Invoice Entry, nice to haveComputer Skills, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredWord, requiredExcel, requiredPowerPoint, requiredOutlook, requiredInternet, required

Qualifications

1+ Years Food Service Management Experience, requiredRestaurant, Hotel, Corporate Dining, Education, Military, or Healthcare Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Morrison Living

Salary: $65,000 - $71,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits offered

Driven by our passion in the pursuit of hospitality and culinary excellence, Morrison Living has built community through dining experiences for over a century. Embedded in our culture, we deliver exceptional service and aim to be the best part of someone’s day. The commitment of our team members to these core principles makes us an industry leader and an employer of choice for hospitality professionals.

Everything we do means more when it’s served with care. The exceptional care and culinary artistry of our team members is nurtured by training, developing, and recognizing our greatest asset – our people. This approach makes the Morrison Living difference. Join us and discover how we build community one meal at a time.

Job Summary

As an Assistant Director of Dining Services, you will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day food service operations of a senior living community. You will manage and lead a team of associates, and will be responsible for talent development, managing client relationships, profitability, and supporting financial goals in an assigned area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Works with the Chef and management team in ensure nutritious and top quality food.

  • Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.

  • Maintains excellent relationships with the client.

  • Oversee and execute catering and special events

  • Manages, trains, and develops associates.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • 1 to 3 years of food service management experience.

  • Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.

  • Strong leadership and communication skills.

  • Prefer data/invoice entry experience

  • Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.

Apply to Morrison Living today!

Morrison Living is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

Associates at Morrison Living are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life Insurance/ AD

  • Disability Insurance

  • Retirement Plan

  • Flexible Time Off

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

  • Personal Leave

  • Associate Shopping Program

  • Health and Wellness Programs

  • Discount Marketplace

  • Identity Theft Protection

  • Pet Insurance

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_MorrisonLiving.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_MorrisonLiving.pdf

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Living maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1589137

Morrison Living

JON DAVIS

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How this job compares

Set against the 452 open Food Service Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$65–71K/yr
  • US median$74–85K/yr307 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $68K, is 14% below the US median midpoint ($79K) — in the middle half of Food Service Management salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 452 open Food Service Management jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Food Service Management postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (319 postings).
Education
7 of the 452 open Food Service Management jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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