Senior Dining Association

Senior Dining Association The only dedicated association providing resources education and networking opportunities for all food service professionals in the senior living industry.

Now Hiring: Executive Chef – Philadelphia, PAReady to lead a culinary team that is redefining senior living dining? CCL ...
06/23/2026

Now Hiring: Executive Chef – Philadelphia, PA

Ready to lead a culinary team that is redefining senior living dining? CCL Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, inspire culinary excellence, and create exceptional dining experiences for residents. This role offers the opportunity to lead menu development, mentor team members, manage food and labor costs, and deliver restaurant-quality hospitality in a community living environment.

Salary: $100,000–$110,000

If you're a passionate culinary leader who thrives on hospitality, creativity, and team development, this could be your next great opportunity.

🔗 Apply today: https://seniordiningcareers.com/job/2111627-executive-chef-ccl-hospitality-group

Complaints are never just complaints; they are often clues. A cold meal, a long wait, a menu item that missed the mark, ...
06/22/2026

Complaints are never just complaints; they are often clues. A cold meal, a long wait, a menu item that missed the mark, or a service issue may point to something bigger in the dining experience.

The best teams do not just “handle” complaints. They listen, look for patterns, follow up, and use that feedback to improve.

When residents feel heard, trust grows. When teams use feedback the right way, the dining experience gets stronger.

Read the full article here: https://seniordining.org/senior-dining-news/f/turning-complaints-into-better-dining-experiences

What is one complaint or piece of feedback that helped your team make a positive change?

Share in the comments.

Some of the best ideas in the kitchen come from the people cooking every day.When cooks are given the chance to own a sp...
06/19/2026

Some of the best ideas in the kitchen come from the people cooking every day.

When cooks are given the chance to own a special, it does more than add variety to the menu. It builds pride, creativity, confidence, and connection to the residents they serve.

It is a simple leadership move that can make a big impact.

Give someone ownership. Let them create. Let them be proud of what they put on the plate.

Read the full article here:
https://seniordining.org/senior-dining-news/f/letting-cooks-own-the-special

How are you giving cooks and team members more ownership in your community?

Now Hiring: General Manager – Delray Beach, FLCCL Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead di...
06/18/2026

Now Hiring: General Manager – Delray Beach, FL

CCL Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead dining and hospitality operations within a senior living community. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing budgets, developing team members, ensuring exceptional resident satisfaction, and fostering a culture of hospitality excellence.

Salary: $110,000–$115,000

If you're a results-driven leader with a passion for hospitality, team development, and creating outstanding resident experiences, this could be your next great opportunity.

Apply today: https://seniordiningcareers.com/job/2272984-general-manager-ccl-hospitality-group

How to Build a Hospitality Culture in Your Community and Why You Should Hospitality has become a major focus across seni...
06/17/2026

How to Build a Hospitality Culture in Your Community and Why You Should
Hospitality has become a major focus across senior living communities, and for good reason. Creating a hospitality-driven culture can transform everyday interactions into meaningful experiences that strengthen resident satisfaction, connection, and community engagement. Unlike traditional customer service, hospitality centers on anticipating needs, creating memorable moments, and fostering a true sense of belonging.

Join David Koelling, Founder of Strategic Dining Services, for a practical discussion on how to build a hospitality culture within your community and measure the impact it can have on resident experience and organizational success.

Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST

Register now - https://seniordining.wildapricot.org/event-6696565

“Kids.” It may seem harmless, but the words we use can shape how people see themselves, their work, and their future in ...
06/17/2026

“Kids.” It may seem harmless, but the words we use can shape how people see themselves, their work, and their future in our industry.

In senior living dining, younger team members are not just helping out. They are servers, cooks, supervisors, future chefs, future directors, and future leaders.

If we want them to grow, stay, and take pride in the work, we need to speak about them with the same respect we expect them to bring to residents every day.

Read the full article here:
https://seniordining.org/senior-dining-news/f/stop-calling-them-kids

What other workplace phrases do you think we need to rethink?

Now Hiring: Sr. Director of Finance – Atlanta, GA CCL Hospitality Group is seeking a Sr. Director of Finance to provide ...
06/16/2026

Now Hiring: Sr. Director of Finance – Atlanta, GA
CCL Hospitality Group is seeking a Sr. Director of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership and support business growth across its hospitality and senior living operations. This role will partner closely with executive leadership to drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and operational performance.

Salary: $150,000–$180,000

If you're a finance leader with strong analytical skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for supporting high-performing teams, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization.

Apply today: https://seniordiningcareers.com/job/2317512-sr-director-of-finance-ccl-hospitality-group

A complaint may start with a cold meal, a long wait, or a missed preference.But what it really offers is a chance to imp...
06/15/2026

A complaint may start with a cold meal, a long wait, or a missed preference.

But what it really offers is a chance to improve.

When dining teams slow down, listen, and look for patterns, feedback becomes more than something to respond to. It becomes a tool for building better systems, stronger service, and more trust with residents.

The best teams do not just fix the issue. They learn from it.

Read the full article here:
https://seniordining.org/senior-dining-news/f/turning-complaints-into-better-dining-experiences

AI is no longer just a future conversation for senior living dining teams. It is already starting to show up in small, p...
06/12/2026

AI is no longer just a future conversation for senior living dining teams. It is already starting to show up in small, practical ways.

From menu ideas and production planning to inventory, ordering, training, and reducing waste, dining leaders are beginning to test tools that can save time and support better decision-making.

The key is not replacing people. It is giving busy teams another resource to work smarter, stay organized, and create better experiences for residents.

Read the full article here: https://seniordining.org/senior-dining-news/f/the-ai-tools-dining-teams-are-testing-now

What AI tools are you testing, curious about, or still unsure of? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

Now Hiring: Executive Chef – Madison, WIOakwood Village is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operat...
06/11/2026

Now Hiring: Executive Chef – Madison, WI
Oakwood Village is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations and deliver exceptional dining experiences for residents. This leadership role is responsible for menu development, food quality, kitchen management, staff training, budgeting, and maintaining the highest standards of hospitality and service.

If you're a passionate culinary leader with a commitment to hospitality, quality, and team development, this could be your next great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in senior living.

Apply today: https://seniordiningcareers.com/job/2379010-executive-chef-oakwood-village-lutheran-senior-ministries

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