Assistant Dining Services Director -(ADSD) – Senior Living

Allegro Senior Living•St. Augustine, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re searching for an energetic, hands-on Assistant Dining Services Director (ADSD) who is passionate about hospitality, leadership, and creating an exceptional dining experience for seniors every single day. In this role, you’ll help lead the Dining Services team, support daily kitchen and dining room operations, and ensure every resident enjoys a warm, welcoming, restaurant-style dining experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy leading teams, and love creating memorable experiences through food and service — we’d love to meet you!

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Must have state specific Food Manager Certification or be able to certify within 30 days of hire.
Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
The Community is a drug free workplace.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of four (4) years food service management (or related field) preferred.
Software and computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operation of the Dining Services (DS) department, in the absence of the Dining Services Director (DSD), to include staffing, food ordering, preparation, menu planning, food delivery, and sanitation in accordance with appropriate industry and health department regulations.
Ensure that dining is a highlight of the residents' day.
Participate in decisions to hire, terminate, apply corrective action, supervise, and train Servers and other DS associates in day-to-day DS operations.
Make job assignments, schedule, and set priorities.
Participate in the service and preparation of the meals.
Supervise and assist the Servers during and after the meal service (i.e., help with the beverage service, serve a station, or assist the Servers in clearing tables after the meal service) when we are short of help.
Assist other associates as needed.
Ensure that the atmosphere of the dining room is pleasant and enjoyable, and the dining services are timely and associates are attentive to the needs of the residents.
Assist in assuring the DS equipment is maintained and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly.
Ensure procedures regarding infection control, food borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fire, safety, and sanitation are strictly adhered to, promptly addressing any transgression.
Other duties assigned by supervisor.