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

10/30/2026

Now Hiring: Regional Director of Dining Services - Brentwood, TN

HutsonWood is seeking an experienced Regional Director of Dining Services to provide leadership and oversight across dining operations. This role focuses on developing strong teams, maintaining high standards of service and quality, supporting operational performance, and creating exceptional dining experiences for residents.

Salary: $90K

If you're an experienced dining leader with a passion for hospitality, team development, and operational excellence, this could be your next great opportunity.

Apply today: https://seniordiningcareers.com/job/2540914-regional-director-of-dining-services-hutsonwood

10/30/2026

Strong leadership is built through the relationships a leader creates with employees, residents and fellow managers.

During a recent SDA Member Chat, Mark Davies, executive chef at Cypress Glen and one of SDA’s 2026 Executive Chefs of the Year, shared lessons from more than four decades in foodservice. His journey began as a cook aboard a Navy submarine and eventually led him to senior living, where his team recently served three meals a day from a temporary kitchen for nearly a year.

Mark’s leadership centers on calm communication, personal connection, shared accountability and giving employees meaningful responsibility. He also believes chefs must leave the kitchen, listen to residents and understand the foods that matter to them.

Equipment, menus and buildings may change, but relationships keep the operation moving.

Read the full article here:
https://seniordining.org/senior-dining-news/f/leadership-built-one-relationship-at-a-time

10/29/2026

Storytelling & Communication Leadership Series

Great hospitality starts with great communication.

This live virtual series gives culinary leaders practical tools to communicate more intentionally with residents, employees, colleagues and leadership. Participants will learn how to understand different audiences, communicate their value, adapt messages and use storytelling to create stronger hospitality experiences.

This is more than a webinar series. Participants will practice what they learn, apply it between sessions and build tools they can bring back to their teams.

Dates: January 14, January 21, January 29, February 4 and February 25, 2027

Time: 2:00 PM EST

Register now: https://seniordining.wildapricot.org/event-6819735

10/29/2026

November gives dining teams more reasons to bring residents together than Thanksgiving alone.

Food celebrations throughout the month can inspire tasting flights, cooking demonstrations, resident competitions, themed socials and roaming beverage carts. Cultural traditions can also create meaningful experiences when residents and employees help guide the menu and share the stories behind each dish.

The goal is not to celebrate every occasion. Choose the ideas that fit your community and invite residents to taste, compare, vote, share memories and help influence future menus.

Read the full article here:
https://seniordining.org/senior-dining-news/f/november-food-celebrations-that-bring-residents-together

10/28/2026

Developing Supervisors and Managers Before You Need Them

Strong supervisors and managers do not develop overnight. Preparing future leaders before a position opens can help create stronger teams and more confident managers.

Join us for a panel discussion on how dining leaders identify leadership potential and prepare team members for greater responsibility. Panelists will share practical approaches to mentoring, cross training, stretch assignments, coaching and creating clear pathways for advancement.

Panelists:

Melanie Tapp, Assistant VP - Culinary Experience, Trilogy Health Services

Jennifer Moore, VP of Culinary Services, Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina

Stacey Sheerin, Senior Regional Director of Dining Services, Charter Senior Living

Moderator:

Harris Ader, CEO/Founder, Senior Dining Association

Date: October 29, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM ET

Register now:
https://seniordining.wildapricot.org/event-6818229

10/28/2026

A dependable schedule shows employees that their time matters.

During the Senior Dining Association’s Building a Workplace People Don’t Want to Leave webinar, scheduling emerged as an important part of the employee experience. Panelists Daniel Spicer of Agemark Senior Living, Brandon Kiefer of Encore Healthcare Services and Matt Fredericks of Sunnyside Communities discussed ways to accommodate employee needs while maintaining reliable operations.

Gathering availability early, planning for holidays and school breaks, publishing schedules consistently and keeping requests in one place can create greater predictability. When flexibility is supported by clear expectations and accountability, employees have a better opportunity to balance work with the rest of their lives.

Read the full article here:
https://seniordining.org/senior-dining-news/f/scheduling-practices-that-help-employees-stay

10/27/2026

Now Hiring: General Manager, Saline, MI

CCL Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee dining operations and deliver exceptional hospitality experiences in a senior living community.

This role focuses on leading and developing teams, managing daily operations and financial performance, maintaining high standards of food quality and service, and creating a welcoming dining environment for residents.

If you're a results-driven leader with a passion for hospitality, team development, and operational excellence, this could be your next great career opportunity!

Salary: $87,000-95,000K + Bonus

Apply today: https://seniordiningcareers.com/job/2539422-general-manager-ccl-hospitality-group

10/27/2026

Employees are more likely to stay when they feel welcomed from the beginning and valued long after training ends.

During the Senior Dining Association’s Building a Workplace People Don’t Want to Leave webinar, panelists Daniel Spicer of Agemark Senior Living, Brandon Kiefer of Encore Healthcare Services and Matt Fredericks of Sunnyside Communities discussed how onboarding, consistent training and recognition shape the employee experience.

Preparing for a new employee’s first day, making introductions, providing clear expectations and checking in regularly can help build confidence and connection. Specific recognition and everyday appreciation continue to show employees that their work and contributions matter.

Read the full article here:
https://seniordining.org/senior-dining-news/f/helping-employees-feel-welcome-and-valued

10/26/2026

Complimentary SDA Member Chat

The Chef as a Community Leader

What happens when a chef becomes more than the leader of the kitchen?

Join Harris Ader for a live conversation with Chef Brendan Krebs, Culinary Director at Taylor Glen and SDA’s 2026 Executive Chef of the Year.

Brendan will share how he leads beyond the kitchen by connecting with residents, collaborating across departments, mentoring employees and developing future leaders. He will also discuss strengthening his culinary team, improving resident satisfaction and helping open new dining venues during a period of growth and transformation.

Date: November 11, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM ET

Register now: https://seniordining.wildapricot.org/event-6810778

10/26/2026

Now Hiring: Executive Chef | Palm Desert, CA

CCL Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations and deliver exceptional dining experiences in a senior living community.

This role focuses on leading and developing culinary teams, creating innovative menus, managing food costs, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation, and fostering a culture of hospitality.

If you're a passionate culinary leader with a talent for creativity, team development, and operational excellence, this could be your next great career opportunity!

Salary: $80,000-85,000K

Apply today: https://seniordiningcareers.com/job/2539433-executive-chef-ccl-hospitality-group

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