Dining Services Director

Dining Services Director – Full‑time | Salaried $60,000 per year | Tapestry Senior Living – Lakeshore, Tallahassee, Florida Make a difference in someone’s life every day. Join our vibrant team at Tapestry Senior Living of Lakeshore, where you’ll make a daily impact in the lives of our residents. Why Join Us? Personalized Care: Our philosophy of person‑centered care impacts everything we do Competitive Pay: $60,000 annually with credit given for experience Schedule: Monday‑Friday, weekend and holiday rotation Supportive Team: We believe in the importance of personal and professional growth Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours What You’ll Do Manage food production, menus, purchasing, inventory, portion control, and budget oversight Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and evaluate dining services staff to ensure efficient and consistent operations Create a positive and welcoming dining experience by addressing resident concerns and supporting special events Maintain cleanliness, safety, and proper upkeep of the dining room Maintain accurate records, monitor expenses, oversee equipment maintenance, and support overall 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 What You’ll Need 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 practices, and regulatory compliance Ability to stand for a long period of time Compassionate, ethical, and friendly demeanor when working with residents, families, and team members Benefits Available to You Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Life & AD&D Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, etc.) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Perks at Work Discount Program Ready to Apply? Join a community where your leadership helps create meaningful moments every day. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr