Director of Dining Services
3/6/2026
The Director of Dining Services is responsible for providing organizational structure and ensuring efficient daily operations for the dietary department, including menu implementation, scheduling, and ordering supplies to deliver a world-class dining experience. This role also requires maintaining high standards of food quality, service, safety, hygiene, and compliance with regulatory agencies, which includes cooking and preparing meals.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
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. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please apply.
We are currently looking for a Director of Dining Services for The Blake at Lafayette
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
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