Director of Dining Services ~ Lead Dining… Without the Late Nights!

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for hospitality, innovation, and service excellence? We’re seeking a Director of Dining Services for our beautiful, gated community in World Golf Village to lead our culinary operations including: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, a bustling Café and lounge, along with frequent community events. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. You’ll guide a dedicated team, oversee diverse dining venues, and continue the innovative programs that make our community a standout in senior living. If you’re ready to bring creativity, leadership, and heart to a mission-driven organization that values resident-centered dining, we’d love to meet you.

EOE, DFWP - "We honor those who have served."

To learn more about our culture and what it is like to work at Westminster Communities of Florida, follow us on our social channels (Facebook and Instagram) at @WestminsterCareers.

We Offer:

• Medical Insurance – three plan options
• Dental Insurance – three plan options
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans for medical and dependent care
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance – benefit amount is three times annual salary paid by company
• Long Term Disability – premium paid by company
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance – available to employee, spouse and child(ren)
• Hospital Indemnity Plan, Voluntary Group Accident and Voluntary Group Critical Illness
• Health Advocate – free assistance with resolving healthcare and insurance related issues
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• PTO Hours (hours can be sold in 20-hour increments (as long as 80 hours remain afterwards)
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling for employees and their families
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 1 year of service)
• Resident Scholarship Program to further education (after 3 months of service)
• Resident Christmas Fund for team members
• Foundation Mercy Fund
• Free Flu Shots and Hepatitis B vaccinations
• Discounted Meals
• Tickets at Work – discount pricing on travel and entertainment options
• Training & Career growth

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

The Director of Dining Services must comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Communities of Florida, including:
1. Supervises the staff which involves direct and indirect responsibilities for interviewing, selection, training, motivating, wage and salary administration, performance appraisal, managing policies and procedures to ensure achievement of the department’s goals.
2. Responsible for the strategic planning and operations of the department by implementing cost control measures and meeting budget goals.
3. Plans and implement menus that meet resident’s satisfaction and nutritional needs.
4. Ensures that training and certification needs are maintained.
5. Plans and coordinates selection, purchase, storage and maintenance of food & beverages. Ensures proper operation and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
6. Prepares and plans the Dining Services Dept's budget and submits to the Executive Director for review and approval.

The above position description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description. This position description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education or Equivalent Experience: 4-year Degree preferred or 6 years of similar proven successful management leadership experience in hospitality or CCRC environment with catering and multi-location dining. Serv Safe Certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.

Experience: Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office. Proficiency with data-base types of menu systems for menu forecasting, menu building and recipe creation. Supervisory Leadership.

Requirements: Ability to hold effective meetings. Ability to obtain the Certified Dietary Manager’s Qualification within specified
time frame. Ability to learn computer programs as defined by Westminster Communities of Florida.

Physical & Environmental Requirements And Sensory & Communicative Activities: Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Reaching, Standing, Sitting, Lifting (up to 50 lbs), Bending, Walking, Hearing, Speaking, Seeing, Manual Dexterity, Tasting, Smelling

An individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside/Outside environmental conditions, Respiratory pathogens, Blood borne Pathogens

Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of this position.

Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.