About Metta Lifestyles
At Metta Lifestyles, we are redefining what retirement living looks like.
As a growing Canadian company with exceptional retirement communities in Toronto and Ottawa, we are committed to creating environments where residents don't just live—they thrive. Our communities are built on hospitality, connection, and choice, providing residents with an elevated lifestyle focused on comfort, flexibility, wellness, and peace of mind.
At the heart of everything we do are our CARES values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Support. These values guide how we care for our residents, support our teams, and lead our communities.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking talented leaders who are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences and making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Food Services Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of our dining services operation. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines culinary excellence, team leadership, resident engagement, and operational oversight.
You will have the opportunity to shape the dining experience for our residents, lead a dedicated team, and influence one of the most important aspects of community life. We are looking for a leader who is passionate about food, enjoys building strong teams, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service every day.
This role is ideal for an experienced culinary leader who enjoys scratch cooking, values resident relationships, and wants to be part of a growing organization where their contributions are recognized and valued.
Why Join Metta Lifestyles?
- Competitive salary of $72,000 - $80,000, based on experience
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation and personal time off
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' daily lives
- Work-life balance with a stable year-round schedule
- Growing organization with opportunities for career advancement
- Beautiful retirement community environment
- Values-driven culture focused on respect, teamwork, and excellence
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of dining services operations
- Ensure compliance with all legislative, health, safety, and food service requirements
- Oversee menu execution, food quality, presentation, and resident satisfaction
- Assist with cooking and kitchen operations when required
- Manage food purchasing, inventory control, and budget performance
- Recruit, schedule, coach, develop, and lead dining services team members
- Conduct performance reviews and support employee development
- Investigate and resolve resident and employee concerns
- Collaborate with the Manager of Care regarding resident nutritional needs
- Build strong relationships with residents and families through regular engagement
- Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient kitchen environment
- Participate in community events and special dining experiences
Qualifications
- Red Seal Certification preferred
- Minimum five (5) years of progressive culinary leadership experience
- Retirement living, hospitality, healthcare, or senior living experience considered an asset
- Strong scratch cooking and food production experience
- Proven leadership and team development skills
- Experience managing labour and operating budgets
- Strong understanding of food safety and regulatory compliance requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office and electronic management systems
- Flexible to support occasional evening and weekend events
Join Our Team
If you are a passionate culinary leader who believes food has the power to bring people together and create memorable experiences, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us redefine senior living through exceptional hospitality and dining experiences.
Metta Lifestyles is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
This is a vacant, new role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $78,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M3C 1P6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Explain your experience in Senior Living food services
- What are your salary expectations
- This is a working manager position requiring hands-on cooking. Please confirm you are comfortable with this arrangement meaning working in the kitchen 3x week and office admin for 2x week.
- Are you Red Seal Certified? Yes or no?
- Do you have cooking experience working in senior living ? Yes or no?
Work Location: In person
