Associate Director of Dining Services - Independent Living

Blakehurst • Leesburg, FL

50d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Lake Port Square is looking for an Associate Director of Food & Beverage to help lead daily dining operations across two main dining rooms, with an exciting brand-new restaurant debuting in early 2026, plus a new banquet and event space coming online. If you enjoy building great teams, elevating resident dining, and being part of something that’s growing (not stuck on repeat), this might be your next move.

Requirements

• 3+ years of food & beverage leadership experience
• Hospitality mindset (you notice the details)
• Food safety certification (CDM a plus)
• Senior living experience preferred—but not required if hospitality is in your DNA
• Strong people leadership skills (you build teams, not just schedules)

Nice To Haves

• Food safety certification (CDM a plus)
• Senior living experience preferred—but not required if hospitality is in your DNA

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily food & beverage operations in Independent Living
• Partnering with the Executive Chef and leadership team to deliver consistent, high-quality dining
• Supporting and leading a professional, hospitality-driven service team
• Managing special events, banquets, and resident experiences (the fun kind)
• Ensuring menus, service, and execution meet nutritional, regulatory, and budget standards
• Walking the dining rooms, talking with residents, and actually listening to feedback
• Helping drive resident satisfaction, engagement, and occupancy through great food and service

Benefits

• Upscale senior living community on a 78-acre lakefront preserve
• Growth ahead: new restaurant + new banquet space
• Stable hours, supportive leadership, and a focus on quality—not chaos
• A chance to help shape what dining looks like here, not just maintain it

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees