Assistant Director of Dining Services

Position Title: Assistant Director of Dining Services - Newtown Square, PA Other Forms of Compensation: Merit Increases Unidine is a leading hospitality food service group driven by passion, creativity, and talent to craft memorable guest experiences. Our commitment to scratch‑cooking and innovative programs modernises dining for hundreds of clients across the nation, offering restaurants, bars, cafeterias and bistros where guests can enjoy extraordinary food made from the freshest ingredients. This individual will provide primary operational leadership support to ensure exceptional resident dining experiences, efficient workflow, and consistent execution across healthcare and personal care dining operations within a premier senior living environment. The Assistant Director of Dining Services (ADDS) will work closely with onsite dining leadership to support hospitality, compliance, resident satisfaction, team development, and daily operational performance across multiple dining venues and levels of care. Key Responsibilities Supports and helps oversee daily dining operations across healthcare, personal care, and resident dining environments Establishes and reviews service standards, workflows, and operational procedures in alignment with company and community expectations Assists with oversight of resident dining experience, hospitality execution, service recovery, and resident satisfaction initiatives Helps direct sanitation, safety, regulatory compliance, and maintenance programs in accordance with company standards and healthcare regulations Supports labor management, scheduling, operational efficiency, and cost control initiatives Assists with team leadership, associate coaching, onboarding, training, and development Partners closely with culinary, wellness, and operational leadership teams to support resident dietary accommodations and overall dining quality Coordinates daily operational priorities and communication with supervisory and management teams Maintains strong client, resident, and customer relationships through visible and service‑oriented leadership Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate degree or equivalent relevant experience considered 3–5+ years of senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or foodservice leadership experience preferred Experience within healthcare, rehabilitation, personal care, assisted living, or skilled nursing dining environments strongly preferred CDM (Certified Dietary Manager) certification strongly preferred Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, compliance, and resident‑focused dining operations Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and relationship‑building skills Hospitality‑driven mindset with strong resident engagement and customer service focus Ability to support and adapt within a fast‑paced, evolving operational environment Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and operational execution abilities Proficient computer skills preferred Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, accountability, and strong ethical standards Associates at Unidine are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Vision Life Insurance/AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Flexible Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Personal Leave Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 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