Director of Dining Services

QSL Management; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

QSL Management is seeking a Director of Dining Services for The Barclay House of Baton Rouge to lead daily dietary operations and ensure the highest quality of resident meals.

You will oversee menu implementation, staff scheduling, and regulatory compliance while cooking and preparing meals as needed. The role emphasizes service excellence, safety, and teamwork in a senior living environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of related culinary experience in a lead cook or higher role.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in culinary/hospitality.
• ServSafe Certification; Food Manager Certification.
• Willing to work a variety of shifts including holidays and weekends.
• Experience managing staff in the hospitality/restaurant industry or a long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides organizational structure and ensures effective and efficient daily operations for the dietary department to include menu implementation, staff scheduling, ordering supplies to ensure world class dining experience to residents
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in food quality and service quality
• Maintains a kitchen and dining environment that promotes teamwork, safety, proper hygiene and cleanliness.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies and state requirements
• Will be required to cook and prepare meals.

Skills

Lead cook experience

Food safety consciousness

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's degree in culinary/hospitality

Tools

POS system

Job description

Description

QSL Management is a fast-growing senior living company with ample opportunities for advancement. Our mission is to provide seniors with luxurious and comfortable resort-style homes while promoting wellness, security, longevity, family, joy, and self-worth. We believe in fostering an environment in which our team members can grow and thrive, and we are looking for leaders who exemplify our core values of Excellence, Compassion, Respect, Leadership, Integrity, Safety, & Joy. We are looking for team members who want to serve others.

We offer a competitive wage and an excellent benefits package. Plus, we have a great work environment where you can make a difference in the lives of older adults.

We are currently looking for a Director of Dining Services for The Barclay House of Baton Rouge

Primary Responsibilities of the Director of Dining Services:

• Provides organizational structure and ensures effective and efficient daily operations for the dietary department to include menu implementation, staff scheduling, ordering supplies to ensure world class dining experience to residents
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in food quality and service quality
• Maintains a kitchen and dining environment that promotes teamwork, safety, proper hygiene and cleanliness.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies and state requirements
• Will be required to cook and prepare meals.

Requirements

.Education/Experience/Certification

• Must have a caring heart, willing to serve others
• MUST have 2 years of related culinary experience in a lead cook or higher role Associate/ bachelor's degree in culinary/hospitality
• 2 years of experience in managing staff in the hospitality/restaurant industry or a long-term care facility (preferred) ServSafe Certification; Food Manager Certification
• Self-motivation and creativity in culinary experience a plus
• Experience in handling regulatory agencies and state requirements Knowledge of a POS system preferred
• Must be flexible to work a variety of shifts including holiday and weekends

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities