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How much do assistant dining services director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant dining services director in the United States is $71,970.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,500.00 and $89,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by an assistant dining services director, and how can they be effectively managed?

Assistant Dining Services Directors often navigate challenges such as balancing staff scheduling needs with operational demands, maintaining high food quality standards, and ensuring excellent customer service during peak hours. Developing strong communication with both front-line staff and upper management is essential for addressing these issues promptly. Proactively fostering a positive team environment and staying organized with inventory and compliance tasks can also help prevent problems before they arise, leading to smoother daily operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant dining services director, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Dining Services Director, you need expertise in food service management, budgeting, and regulatory compliance, typically with a degree in hospitality or a related field. Familiarity with food safety certifications (like ServSafe), inventory management systems, and scheduling software is critical. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help foster effective teams and exceptional customer service. These skills ensure smooth operations, high-quality dining experiences, and compliance with health and safety standards.

What does an assistant dining services director do?

An Assistant Dining Services Director helps oversee the daily operations of a dining facility, such as a cafeteria or restaurant within an institution like a school, hospital, or retirement community. They support the Dining Services Director in managing staff, ensuring food quality and safety, and maintaining high customer service standards. Their responsibilities may also include budgeting, ordering supplies, creating menus, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to ensure smooth and efficient dining services.

What is the difference between Assistant Dining Services Director vs Food Service Supervisor?

AspectAssistant Dining Services DirectorFood Service Supervisor
CredentialsFood service management experience, relevant certificationsFood safety certifications, experience in food prep and service
Work EnvironmentHealthcare, educational, or corporate dining facilitiesRestaurants, cafeterias, catering services
ResponsibilitiesOversees dining operations, manages staff, ensures quality standardsSupervises food prep, manages staff, maintains safety protocols

The Assistant Dining Services Director and Food Service Supervisor roles both involve managing food service operations, but the Assistant Director typically has broader responsibilities, including strategic planning and higher-level management, often in institutional settings. The Food Service Supervisor focuses more on daily food preparation and staff supervision in various dining environments.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Dining Services Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,970 per year, or $34.6 per hour.

Dining Services Director

Harmony Senior Services

Suffolk, VA • On-site

$72K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 19 days ago

Harmony Senior Services rating

4.0

Company rating: 4.0 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

5871 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk, Virginia 23435Job DescriptionThe Dining Services Director (DSD) supervises all aspects of food service for the community, including hiring, training, supervising and evaluating staff. Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, dining and storage areas and ensures equipment is clean and in good working order.
  • Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position, the department, and the personnel
  • Must maintain a knowledge of current and updated health laws and regulations pertaining to city/county and state codes
  • Directs and assists in the preparation and serving of meals to residents, associates, and guests
  • Hires, trains, and supervises dining services staff to ensure proper preparation of food in compliance with policies and to ensure proper storage and handling of raw food and supplies
  • Prepares monthly menus suitable to the dietary needs of the residents. Ensures the menus are followed and food is prepared and served in accordance with proper sanitation procedures and standards
  • Ensures that meals are served on schedule and that there is no more than a fourteen (14) hour span between the end of the evening meal and the beginning of breakfast
  • Ensures an evening snack of nutritional value is available to residents who desire the same
  • Maintains copies of menus, as served for at least three (3) months
  • Ensures that the food service area and all equipment exceeds sanitation requirements set forth by federal, state and local health regulations and meets the community standards
  • Orders all raw food, supplies and equipment through approved vendors and keeps an accurate inventory
  • Able to maintain quality standards and stay within budget for food, supplies, and labor hours
  • Understands personnel policies and manages the food service department accordingly
  • Controls food portions served and observes amounts consumed
  • Prepares and posts menus in the kitchen
  • Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program for dining services equipment with the assistance of the Maintenance Supervisor
  • Attends all required staff meetings and in-services
  • Meets and visits with all new residents within four (4) days of move-in
  • Will become familiar with specific requests and diets of each resident. Must be alert to changes in diet orders or resident abilities as well as likes and dislikes
  • Provides excellent customer service when interacting with residents, visitors, and staff
  • Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
  • Recognizes the special dietary needs of residents living in Harmony Square (HS). Trains staff to identify these needs as well. Ensures food offerings on HS are appropriate to meet resident needs
  • Conducts monthly food committee meeting with resident representatives
  • Plans, organizes, assists and supervises dining services to assist with marketing functions
  • Sets up and conducts in-service educational training for dining services staff
  • May supervise and conduct training sessions for other staff members as assigned

Requirements:

  • Must possess a Food Service Manager Certificate and/or meet all regulatory requirements necessary to hold a position as Food Service Manager
  • Must have a working knowledge of ordering, storing, preparation and serving in a food service environment, preferably in senior care
  • Must be a high school graduate
  • Must have experience in dining services with Management/Leadership experience
  • Must be ServSafe Certified
  • Must possess strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with residents, visitors, staff, and management team
  • Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
  • Must have good leadership and supervisory skills
  • Must have knowledge and understanding of nutritional needs and challenges of assisted living residents
  • Must be able to sit, stand, bend, and walk intermittently during the work day
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis, or at least eight times a shift, with the ability to carry heavy objects up to 20 feet
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
  • Must maintain a neat and clean public appearance presentation

Salary : $72,000 annually

Why Harmony?

  • 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

  • Training, Development & Career Laddering

  • Great work-life balance

  • Flexible Scheduling

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