Dining Services Manager

Dining Services Manager
$49,000 - $52,000/annually | Full Time
Tarina of Kingwood - Saga Senior Living

Bring comfort to the table—when it matters most.
Tarina of Kingwood is seeking a dependable Dining Services Manager to help prepare familiar, comforting meals that support routine, memory, and well‑being for our residents.

Why Join Our Team? 

• Personalized Care: Focus on one client at a time - no facility hustle
• Competitive Pay: $49,000-$52,000/hour + credit for experience
• Flexible Schedule: This is a full-time, day shift position | Holiday rotation required
• Supportive Team: We value our caregivers as much as our clients
• Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours

What You'll Do

• Lead daily kitchen operations by supervising, training, and supporting cooks and food service staff while actively assisting with meal preparation and cooking 
• Plan and execute regular and modified menus that meet resident dietary needs while following standardized recipes, portion control, and presentation guidelines 
• Monitor food quality, production, and waste by completing daily production worksheets, waste logs, and conducting meal quality checks 
• Manage inventory, food costs, and departmental supplies to stay within budget while ensuring adequate stock and proper use of leftovers
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health, safety, sanitation, and food service regulations, including audit readiness and equipment cleanliness standards

Requirements: 

• Minimum of three to five years of culinary experience and/or kitchen management experience required
• Knowledge of food safety and familiar with food service disaster plan required
• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics preferred
• Must be 18 years or older

Benefits Available to Qualified Employees:  

• Health, dental and vision insurance 
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance 
• Short and Long-term Disability insurance 
• Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance 

Ready to Apply?

Join a community where your leadership helps create meaningful moments every day. Apply today to become a Dining Services Manager with Tarina of Kingwood, SAGA Senior Living. 

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.