JOB DETAILS

Director of Dining Services

CompanyThe Blake at St. Johns
LocationJacksonville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 11, 2026
About The Company
Excellence • Compassion • Leadership • Integrity • Respect • Safety • Joy At The Blake by QSL Management, our core values guide every decision and every action we take. We manage and operate senior housing communities in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Tennessee and Virginia
About the Role

Description

QSL Management is a fast-growing senior living company with ample opportunities for advancement. Our mission is to provide seniors with luxurious and comfortable resort-style homes while promoting wellness, security, longevity, family, joy, and self-worth. We believe in fostering an environment in which our team members can grow and thrive, and we are looking for leaders who exemplify our core values of Excellence, Compassion, Respect, Leadership, Integrity, Safety, & Joy. We are looking for team members who want to serve others.


We offer a competitive wage and an excellent benefits package. Plus, we have a great work environment where you can make a difference in the lives of older adults. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please apply.


We are currently looking for a Director of Dining Services for The Blake at St Johns


Primary Responsibilities of the Director of Dining Services:

  • Provides organizational structure and ensures effective and efficient daily operations for the dietary department to include menu implementation, staff scheduling, ordering supplies to ensure world class dining experience to residents 
  • Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in food quality and service quality 
  • Maintains a kitchen and dining environment that promotes teamwork, safety, proper hygiene and cleanliness. 
  • Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies and state requirements 
  • Will be required to cook and prepare meals and unload food truck. 
  • Oversee front and back of the house of the kitchen


Requirements

.Education/Experience/Certification

  • Must have a caring heart, willing to serve others 
  • MUST have 2 years of related culinary experience in a lead cook or higher role Associate/ bachelor's degree in culinary/hospitality 
  • 2 years of experience in managing staff in the hospitality/restaurant industry or a long-term care facility (preferred) ServSafe Certification; Food Manager Certification 
  • Self-motivation and creativity in culinary experience a plus 
  • Experience in handling regulatory agencies and state requirements Knowledge of a POS system preferred 
  • Must be flexible to work a variety of shifts including holiday and weekends 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 


Key Skills
Culinary ManagementStaff SchedulingMenu ImplementationFood Quality ControlRegulatory ComplianceKitchen OperationsHospitality ManagementServSafe CertificationFood Manager CertificationPOS SystemsTeam LeadershipHygiene and Safety
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityManagement & LeadershipHealthcare
Benefits
Competitive WageExcellent Benefits Package
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Oversee daily dietary department operations, including menu implementation, staff scheduling, and maintaining high food and service quality. Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies while managing both front and back-of-house kitchen activities.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$65,000 - $75,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
253
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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