Director Dining Services

Join an award-winning senior living community where great food and great service truly matter.
Hillside in McMinnville, OR, part of the HumanGood family and nationally recognized as a 2025–2026 Best Senior Living Community for Independent Living and Memory Care by U.S. News & World Report, is seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Dining Services to lead our culinary and hospitality operations. This role oversees all food and beverage services, ensuring exceptional guest experiences across our dining room, bistro, and bar while inspiring and managing a dedicated team.

Salary Range: $90K-$120K Depending on Experience

**Bonus potential with annual metrics**

To be successful in the role, you would have:

• 2 years running front of house in restaurant, hotel convention center or other like venue. Must have experience in opening new venues,


• Food Handler's certificate and ServSafe certificate


• Exceptional Communication skills,


• Strong problem solving skills,


• Guest-Oriented and service minded,


• Able to spot and resolve problems efficiencies,


• Education- BA degree in Hotel Management/Restaurant Management preferred or equivalent experience. Two to Three years in related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of food service operations and a variety of styles of services.    

Some work duties include:

• Oversees the Community of the dining room(s), bistro and bar for residents and guests


• Responsible for catering and special event planning,


• Responsible for team member scheduling, training and development,


• Hires, trains/educates, evaluates team members in accordance with company policies,


• Conducts pre-shift meetings and hands on training,


• Provides oversight of front of the house service and protocols with focus on customer service and satisfaction,


• Responds promptly and works to resolve resident concerns and /or complaints,


• Acts as the community’s representative for any health department or other required inspections, assuring compliance and follow up on any deficiencies,


• Maintains a positive and professional demeaner towards all residents, their family members and guests, and co-workers.

What's in it for you? 

As one of the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU.

At HumanGood, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself on top of an incredible package of benefits and perks for our part-time and full-time Team Members that can add up to 40% of your base pay.

Full-Time Team Members:

• 20 days of paid time off, plus 7 company holidays (increases with years of service)


• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest


• Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1^st of the month following your start date


• $25+tax per line Cell Phone Plan


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program


• Find additional benefits here: www.HGcareers.org

This position is based on site at our Hillside Community in McMinnville, Oregon.