Senior Living Dining Services Director

Tapestry Springboro; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability coverage

EAP

Perks at Work

Job summary

Tapestry Senior Living - Lakeshore in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Dining Services Director for a full-time salaried role. You will oversee food production, menus, purchasing, inventory, portion control, and budget oversight while leading dining staff to deliver quality resident experiences.

The position emphasizes creating a welcoming dining atmosphere, addressing resident concerns, and maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary or hospitality degree preferred.
• Safe Serve Certification required.
• 3+ years of food service management experience required.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to stand for long periods and maintain compassionate demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Manage food production, menus, purchasing, inventory, portion control and budget oversight.
• Recruit, train, schedule, coach and evaluate dining staff to ensure efficient operations.
• Create a positive dining experience by addressing resident concerns and supporting events.
• Maintain dining room cleanliness, safety and upkeep.
• Maintain records, monitor expenses, oversee equipment maintenance and support community goals.
• Support dining service as needed, including taking orders and assisting guests.
• Monitor labor and adjust staffing to meet financial goals.
• Foster a positive team environment and motivate staff.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Budgeting

Staff training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Safe Serve Certification

Culinary or Hospitality degree

Job description

Tapestry Senior Living - Lakeshore in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Dining Services Director for a full-time salaried role. You will oversee food production, menus, purchasing, inventory, portion control, and budget oversight while leading dining staff to deliver quality resident experiences.

The position emphasizes creating a welcoming dining atmosphere, addressing resident concerns, and maintaining safety and compliance.