Senior Living Dining Services
Welcome to the Future of Senior Living Dining
We are exclusively dedicated to providing exceptional food and dining management services for senior living and active adult communities. We recognize that today’s residents demand greater variety, choice, and convenience, and we are committed to meeting these expectations for a new generation seeking more dynamic dining experiences.
Overview
Senior Living Contract Food Services by Restaura
We reimagined what’s possible and built a new industry solution from scratch that specifically addresses market needs from the client and resident perspective.
– Richard B. Schenkel, Founder & Executive Chairman
Restaura Hospitality Group is leading a change in the food and dining management industry, raising the bar for senior living, behavioral health, and specialty residential markets. Focused on innovation, Restaura uses the latest technology, data insights, and creative strategies to craft personalized dining experiences and business solutions that truly fit the needs of its clients. By combining nutrition science, culinary creativity, and a passion for hospitality, Restaura offers dining solutions that stand out for their quality. With a strong commitment to innovation, employee ownership, and outstanding service, Restaura is changing what’s possible in the industry—where great service, fresh ideas, and heartfelt care come together to create memorable experiences.
This is the future
By 2030, Americans aged 65 and older will make up more than 20% of the U.S. population, with an impressive $7.6 trillion in annual spending power. As this growing and empowered demographic explores their retirement options, are you prepared to meet their evolving lifestyle expectations?
The time for change is here. Restaura is ready to shake up the residential dining market and set new standards for excellence in hospitality.
It’s All New
Senior Living Dining Reimagined
The world of residential dining is changing – new expectations, new technologies, new demands, and new opportunities. Restaura was built for this new world, founded by the very leaders who helped shape the industry and driven to reinvent it. We’re unafraid to challenge the status quo, leading a passionate, employee-owned workforce to consistently exceed expectations.
In our world, fresh, locally sourced ingredients, personalized nutrition, and flexible menu planning come together on every plate. Innovation, powered by data and technology, is always at the forefront. We recognize that food is more than just nourishment—it’s health, community, and an experience meant to be savored. We know that senior living is serving a new generation hungry for variety, choice, and access. We understand that food plays a key role in behavioral health outcomes and that specialty markets need tailored solutions.
This isn’t the food service company of the past. This is the future. A new kind of purpose-built hospitality group, committed to crafting stories of exceptional service that enhance the lives of everyone we touch—and the businesses of those who partner with us.
Download our White Paper to uncover the surprising preferences of future residents.
The Restaura Experience
We are fully dedicated to food and dining management services for senior living and active adult communities, committed to setting new standards of excellence in every aspect of our work.
Dining Experience.
At Restaura, dining is more than just a meal—it’s a reflection of each resident’s unique lifestyle. We provide a flexible dining experience with rotating menus, in-room dining options, and personalized, concierge-style service. Whether it’s enjoying breakfast at sunrise or ordering dinner in, our approach is designed to accommodate individual schedules, making sure mealtimes are both enjoyable and convenient.
Culinary Excellence.
Residents can choose from a diverse array of dining options, including spa-inspired dishes, build-your-own meals, Blue Zone concepts, and personalized therapeutic nutrition. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared by our talented chefs—who are also owners of the company—ensuring a strong commitment to quality and flavor. With responsibly sourced ingredients, we craft scratch-made, nutritionally balanced meals that are not only delicious but also nourishing.
Variety is the spice of life.
Senior Living Culinary Experiences Tailored to Modern Tastes
Variety is the top priority for older adults when it comes to dining, yet few feel confident that their needs for variety are truly met in senior living communities. At Restaura-operated communities, residents will experience a level of choice and personalization never before offered in the industry. Welcome to a new era where mealtimes include rotating menus, in-room dining options, flexible scheduling, and concierge-style personalized service. Every aspect is designed to reflect and honor the lifestyles residents have enjoyed over the years—because that’s how it should be.
Our Senior Living Dining Services Include
Through our resident-first, hospitality-driven approach, we provide:
- Curated dining experiences that consistently enhance flavor, variety, and presentation while honoring community traditions.
- Support for community brand evolution by enhancing outdoor dining spaces, collaborating on local food events, and creating dining driven marketing initiatives to attract and retain residents.
- Operational excellence through a transformative technology platform that ensures structure, stability, and transparency, with dedicated on site support for a seamless transition.
- An elevated culinary experience with fresh, chef driven menus and expanded dietary conscious options.
- Empowerment for staff through training, culture, and opportunity, supported by our employee ownership model, which reinforces a strong hospitality mindset and ensures every associate thrives.
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A New Era of Aging
Baby boomers expect to enjoy great food anywhere, anytime, and they understand the crucial role nutrition plays in longevity. Through research commissioned with Age of Majority, a consultancy specializing in the 55+ market, we identified a significant gap between what today’s aging population wants to eat and the ability of active adult and senior living communities to meet those dining needs. Restaura is filling this void by combining elevated quality, concierge-inspired personalization, and culinary variety with data-driven insights for the first time, ensuring an exceptional dining experience for every resident.
Singular Focus
We are entirely focused on providing exceptional food and dining management services for senior living and active adult communities. Our clients have direct access to an executive team that is dedicated to setting new standards of excellence in every aspect of dining.
Shared Ownership
We’ve fostered an innovative culture where every Restaura associate—from kitchen staff and servers to corporate team members—holds a combined ownership stake of over 30% in the company, ensuring a shared commitment to excellence and a sense of ownership in our success.
Culinary Excellence
Every Restaura recipe is unapologetically delicious, scratch-made, nutritionally balanced, and responsibly sourced. Our chefs are expertly trained to create meals that not only delight the senses but also prioritize nutrition and wellness, ensuring every bite supports a healthier lifestyle.
Technology-Forward
We’ve reimagined how technology can enhance every aspect of dining services to optimize client success, improve resident experiences, and boost operational efficiency. Our innovative tools automate personalized menus, track real-time sentiment analysis, reduce waste, and ensure maximum freshness—bringing the future of dining to life today.
Transformative Technology for Senior Living Dining Experience
Our Restaura i-cubed Platform seamlessly integrates traditionally separate digital information channels, streamlining the entire supply chain, tracking real-time resident sentiment, and offering clients a comprehensive financial snapshot of key performance indicators (KPIs). By leveraging data-driven insights, we enhance operational efficiency and deliver dining experiences that are responsive to the needs and expectations of our clients, residents, and their loved ones.
AI powered sentiment analysis.
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s crucial to have technology that captures and measures feedback in minutes, not weeks or months. Our AI-powered Sentiment Analysis tool delivers real-time insights by analyzing comments, ratings, and team member inputs, allowing us to identify opportunities for improvement and respond to trends immediately. Research shows that 81% of seniors are eager to provide feedback through surveys about their dining experiences, especially when they see their input valued and acted upon. With the ability to respond to feedback and personalize culinary experiences in real time, we actively shape dining moments, create a stronger connection with each resident, and build a deeper sense of community.
Outsourced Senior Dining Management
Outsourced dining management with Restaura offers senior living communities a seamless, high-quality dining experience without the complexities of managing it in-house. By partnering with us, you gain access to our expertise, innovative technology, and dedicated team, all while maintaining control over your budget and operational efficiency. Our customized dining solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of your residents, providing variety, choice, and personalization, while ensuring exceptional service and food quality. With Restaura, you can focus on your core mission, knowing your dining services are in the hands of experts who are committed to excellence.
About Us: Restaura – Reinventing Culinary Excellence
Restaura was founded by a group of visionary leaders from the culinary, technology, and business strategy sectors—individuals who have already shaped the industry. Today, we’re an agile start-up driven by a bold commitment to challenge the status quo and set new standards in culinary innovation.
At the core of Restaura is Founder Richard Schenkel, whose passion for culinary excellence has guided his work for decades. Partnering with industry expert Joe Cuticelli, they’ve seamlessly combined scratch cooking with cutting-edge AI technology and a forward-thinking employee ownership culture. The result is a transformative approach to dining.
Our solution blends a culture of employee ownership with a data-driven operational model, delivering culinary experiences that exceed the expectations of both current and future residents. As a privately held company, we are committed to setting and upholding the highest standards of excellence—standards we will never compromise.
Ready to Take Your Senior Living Dining Experience to the Next Level?
Restaura is revolutionizing the way dining experiences are delivered in senior living communities with our innovative, technology-driven approach. As leaders in senior living contract food service and outsourced dining management, we’re setting new standards of culinary excellence, personalized care and operational efficiency. Contact us today to learn how we can transform your community’s dining experience and meet the evolving needs of today’s residents.
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