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Dining Service Director

Watermark Retirement Communities, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States


At Watermark Retirement Communities, we’ve been a trusted leader in senior living for over 30 years, driven by our commitment to building an innovative, compassionate culture for both residents and associates. When you step into one of our communities, you’ll immediately feel the difference—a genuine atmosphere of connection, care, and belonging. We call it "Creating Ripples."

Join our forward‑thinking team where every day you’re empowered to slow down, find purpose in each moment, and make meaningful impacts that ripple across lives. At Watermark, we celebrate life, stories, and the incredible human connections that make us stronger together. We take pride in our talented, compassionate associates and value the unique contributions each person brings. Be part of something bigger—help us shape culture, one story at a time.

We are looking for a seasoned professional to oversee all dining operations on an interim, short‑term basis. The Temporary Dining Services Director is responsible for ensuring that the dining program offers superior quality to our residents. Watermark believes that an extraordinary dining experience is for all our residents no matter what their individual needs may be. We would like to meet someone that has a proven track record of outstanding inter‑departmental relationships and leads their team by example.

What you will need to qualify for this position:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a food service management role

Degree in Restaurant Management or Hospitality preferred

Safe Serve certified

Excellent communication skills

Computer literate

Purchasing experience

Ability to manage a large department

What you can expect from us:

Comprehensive on‑boarding program

State of the art systems and tools

National and regional support

Excellent benefits

Growth potential

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression‑proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate at Watermark or its affiliates via‑email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Watermark as a result of the referral or through other means.

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