Ignite Your Culinary Passion at The Blake at St. Johns
QSL Management is one of the fastest-growing senior living companies in the industry—and we’re just getting started. Our mission is to provide luxurious, resort-style homes where seniors can thrive in an environment centered around wellness, security, longevity, family, joy, and self-worth.
We believe our team members deserve the same level of care and support we provide our residents. That’s why we foster a workplace where growth, purpose, and passion come together. If you lead with Excellence, Compassion, Respect, Leadership, Integrity, Safety, and Joy, you’ll feel right at home here.
We are currently seeking an experienced, service-driven Director of Dining Services to join our team at The Blake at St. Johns. This role is ideal for a culinary and hospitality professional who is passionate about exceptional dining experiences, strong team leadership, and delivering consistent quality for the residents we serve.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Competitive pay
- Excellent benefits package
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- A leadership role where your creativity and service standards directly impact residents’ daily lives
- Opportunities to grow within a rapidly expanding organization
Primary Responsibilities of the Director of Dining Services
- Provide leadership, structure, and organization for all dining operations
- Ensure efficient daily dietary department operations, including:
- Menu implementation
- Staff scheduling
- Ordering supplies
- Delivering a world-class dining experience for residents
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in both food quality and service quality
- Maintain a dining and kitchen environment that supports teamwork, safety, cleanliness, and proper hygiene
- Ensure full compliance with regulatory agencies and state requirements
- Cook and prepare meals as needed to support kitchen operations
- Support continuous improvement and maintain consistent hospitality standards across all dining experiences
Requirements
Education, Experience & Certification
- A caring heart and genuine willingness to serve others
- Minimum of 2 years of related culinary experience in a lead cook role or higher
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality (preferred)
- Minimum of 2 years of staff management experience in hospitality, restaurant management, or long-term care (preferred)
- ServSafe Certification required; Food Manager Certification preferred
- Creativity and self-motivation in culinary planning and execution
- Experience working with regulatory agencies and understanding state dining requirements
- POS system knowledge preferred
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including holidays and weekends
QSL Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.
If you’re ready to bring leadership, culinary passion, and service excellence to a role where every day makes a difference, apply today.
Your next opportunity awaits at The Blake at St. Johns
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
