Dining Services Director — Senior Living Excellence

QUAIL PARK OF LYNNWOOD; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Quail Park of Lynnwood in Lynnwood, WA seeks a Food & Beverage Director to supervise multiple dining venues, uphold culinary excellence, and lead front- and back-of-house teams. You will partner with the Executive Chef, manage budgets, and maintain health and safety standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

This role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and a passion for hospitality in a senior living setting.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of food service leadership experience.
• Experience in hospitality, senior living, or restaurant management.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and expense control experience.
• Excellent communication and guest relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food and beverage operations across all dining venues to ensure seamless, high-quality service and guest satisfaction.
• Lead, train, and inspire both front-of-house and back-of-house teams — promoting teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with the Executive Chef to maintain culinary excellence, menu innovation, and compliance with all health and safety standards.
• Manage departmental budgets, inventory, vendor relationships, and financial performance to ensure efficiency and profitability.
• Maintain fine dining standards in ambiance, cleanliness, and presentation throughout all venues.
• Engage with residents and guests during meals to build relationships, address feedback, and ensure a memorable experience.
• Support event planning and execution in collaboration with the Life Engagement and Marketing teams, ensuring smooth coordination of special events and promotions.
• Conduct regular team meetings and pre-shift huddles to communicate goals, expectations, and celebrate success.
• Lead staffing responsibilities, including hiring, scheduling, evaluations, and ongoing coaching and development.
• Uphold company policies, procedures, and Living Care brand standards — ensuring every dining experience reflects our values of care and excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Financial management

Budgets & forecasting

Organization

Guest relations

MS Office

POS systems

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quail Park of Lynnwood in Lynnwood, WA seeks a Food & Beverage Director to supervise multiple dining venues, uphold culinary excellence, and lead front- and back-of-house teams. You will partner with the Executive Chef, manage budgets, and maintain health and safety standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

This role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and a passion for hospitality in a senior living setting.