Regional Vice President of Dining - FL & TN

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Vice President of Dining to lead and oversee dining operations across multiple luxury senior living communities throughout Florida and Tennessee. This individual will be responsible for driving culinary excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing financial performance, and fostering a culture of innovation and hospitality. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a passion for elevating the dining experience and developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-Unit Oversight: Provide strategic leadership and operational support to dining departments across multiple communities throughout the Florida and Tennessee region.
• Financial Management: Oversee P&L performance for all dining operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and identifying opportunities to increase sales and revenue.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all communities maintain full compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety regulations, including AHCA and Department of Health standards.
• Team Development: Recruit, mentor, train, and develop culinary and dining leadership teams to deliver exceptional service and operational excellence.
• Staff Training: Design and implement comprehensive training programs, including food safety certifications, service standards, and operational procedures.
• Innovation & Revenue Growth: Develop and execute creative dining concepts, menu enhancements, and programming strategies to elevate the resident experience and drive revenue.
• Pre-Opening Support: Lead dining operations planning for new community openings, including kitchen design consultation, equipment procurement, menu development, staffing, and training during the construction and pre-opening phases.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct regular site visits, audits, and assessments to ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, service, and sanitation standards.
• Collaboration: Partner with executive directors, marketing teams, and corporate leadership to align dining services with overall community and brand objectives.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts and/or Hospitality Management
• Multi-unit management experience in dining or food service operations
• Luxury senior living experience with a deep understanding of resident-centered dining
• ServSafe Instructor and Proctor Certification
• Demonstrated P&L management experience with a track record of financial accountability
• Proven ability in regulatory compliance within senior living or healthcare dining environments
• Pre-opening and construction experience , including kitchen buildout and operational launch
• Strong team building and staff training experience
• Technology proficiency, including Point of Sale Systems, Scheduling Software, Financial Software, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook
• Overnight travel up to 50%

Preferred

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) credential
• Multi-language skills — English, Spanish, and/or Creole highly valued
• Experience developing innovative strategies to increase sales and revenue

At The Arbor Company, we believe work should be meaningful, rewarding, and enjoyable. Every conversation you have helps a family find comfort, confidence, and a place where their loved one can thrive.

You’ll join a collaborative leadership team that values innovation, accountability, and servant leadership while giving you the tools and support to build a successful career.

For more than 30 years, The Arbor Company has been recognized as a national leader in senior living, operating award‑winning communities across the country. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact while growing your career, we’d love to meet you.

The Arbor Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.