Food and Beverage Director

Quail Park•Lynnwood, WA

1d•$95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Quail Park of Lynnwood is seeking a Food and Beverage Director to oversee multiple dining venues and culinary operations. The role is responsible for ensuring high-quality service, delicious cuisine, and a welcoming dining environment for residents, guests, and families. The position leads food and beverage teams and works closely with the Executive Chef and other teams to deliver excellent dining experiences and uphold Living Care brand standards. The role manages daily operations, staffing, departmental finances, inventory, and vendor relationships. It also supports event planning and execution, engages with residents and guests to address feedback, and promotes a collaborative culture focused on care, service, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

At least 5 years of food service leadership experience.
Strong leadership and team development skills, including the ability to foster a positive, collaborative culture.
Proven financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense control.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance priorities and manage multiple venues.
Excellent communication and guest relations skills, with a focus on service recovery and continuous improvement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Familiarity with POS systems.
Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospitality, senior living, or restaurant management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily food and beverage operations across all dining venues to ensure high-quality service and guest satisfaction.
Lead, train, and develop front-of-house and back-of-house teams, promoting teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Partner with the Executive Chef on culinary excellence, menu innovation, and compliance with health and safety standards.
Manage departmental budgets, inventory, vendor relationships, and financial performance.
Maintain fine dining standards for ambiance, cleanliness, and presentation across all venues.
Engage with residents and guests during meals, build relationships, respond to feedback, and support memorable dining experiences.
Collaborate with the Life Engagement and Marketing teams to plan and execute events and promotions.
Conduct team meetings and pre-shift huddles to communicate goals and expectations and celebrate success.
Lead staffing responsibilities, including hiring, scheduling, evaluations, coaching, and development.
Uphold company policies, procedures, and Living Care brand standards.