Dining Services Director

Foundry Commercial • St. Augustine, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Allegro Living serves as the parent company of Allegro Management Company and Spring Arbor Management Company, uniting decades of senior living expertise under one trusted name. Formed through the 2025 merger of two well-established brands, Allegro Living is building a premier senior living platform defined by inspired lifestyles, compassionate care, and meaningful regional reach. The only thing we're missing is YOU! Now Hiring: Dining Services Director 📍 Allegro St. Augustine $83,500 Salary Are you a passionate culinary leader who loves creating exceptional dining experiences for seniors? We’re looking for an experienced Dining Services Director to lead our dining team and bring hospitality, creativity, and leadership to our beautiful senior living community! At Allegro Living, we believe dining is so much more than a meal — it’s an experience that brings joy, comfort, and connection to our residents every day. Apply today and bring your leadership and culinary talent to a team that truly makes a difference! The primary responsibility of the Dining Services Director is to prepare healthy, appetizing meals, and manage the operation of the Dining Services (DS) department, to include staffing, food ordering, preparation, menu planning, food delivery, and sanitation. The main objective is to ensure that dining is the highlight of the residents' day.

Requirements

• Experience as a Food Services Director, Dining Services Director, or similar leadership role
• Previous cooking experience within a senior living community
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Passion for hospitality and resident satisfaction
• ServSafe Certification Required
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. State specific guidelines may apply.
• Minimum of four (4) years hands-on cooking and menu planning experience, preferably in senior living dining services or hotel industry and including some proven management experience.
• Must have state specific Food Manager Certification or be able to certify within 30 days of hire.
• Familiar with common kitchen appliances such as grill, steam table, refrigerator units, can openers, food processors, etc.
• Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
• The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school degree preferred.
• Food Manager certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, supervise, and train Dining Services staff in day-to-day DS operations. Make job assignments and set priorities.
• Oversee and monitor that the staff are properly accounting for hours worked using time clock. Review the time clock records at least twice weekly and review with the Business Office Manager on a timely basis for payroll submission. Submit new hire paperwork as required.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained, and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly. Strictly adhere to procedures regarding infection control, food borne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling, fire, safety, and sanitation, promptly addressing any transgression.
• Provide services and interactions throughout the Community which delight the residents, prospects, and the greater community with inspired experiences which result in referrals and high occupancy.
• Ensure that the menu is followed, and meals are prepared according to the approved recipes. Ensure food is prepared in a nutritional, appetizing fashion, and presented in an attractive manner. If applicable, the menu is to be signed off by a registered dietician.
• Other job duties as assigned – see full job description.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed