Director of Dining Services

QSL Management; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

QSL Management is a fast-growing senior living company dedicated to luxurious, resort-style living for residents. We are seeking a Director of Dining Services for The Blake at (Community Name) to lead the dietary department and ensure an exceptional dining experience daily.

The role requires 2+ years in a lead culinary role, a culinary/hospitality degree, ServSafe/Food Manager certifications, and the ability to cook.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in lead cook or higher role in culinary/hospitality.
• Associate or bachelor’s in culinary/hospitality.
• 2 years of experience managing staff in hospitality or long-term care preferred.
• ServSafe Certification; Food Manager Certification.
• Willingness to cook and prepare meals.
• Flexibility to work holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff management

Food quality service

Regulatory compliance

Education

Culinary degree

ServSafe cert

Tools

POS system

Job description

Description

10/5/26

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 Blake at (Community Name)

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