Dining Services Director
Allegro Senior Living, LLC, Tallahassee, FL, United States
Allegro Tallahassee, 4501 Shannon Lakes Drive West, Tallahassee, Florida, United States of America
Job Description Posted Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Allegro Tallahassee , our vibrant
Independent Living & Assisted Living
community, is seeking a talented
Dining Services Director
to bring creativity and culinary flair to our residents’ dining experience.
We’re looking for a leader who has:
Experience as a
Dining Director, Executive Chef, or Sous Chef
Proven ability to
lead teams
and collaborate across
FOH & BOH
✨ Passion for delivering an exceptional dining experience for seniors
If you’re ready to elevate dining and create memorable experiences for residents every day, we’d love to connect!
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.
Areas of Responsibility
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.
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Technical school degree preferred.
Food Manager certification is preferred.
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Job Description Posted Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Allegro Tallahassee , our vibrant
Independent Living & Assisted Living
community, is seeking a talented
Dining Services Director
to bring creativity and culinary flair to our residents’ dining experience.
We’re looking for a leader who has:
Experience as a
Dining Director, Executive Chef, or Sous Chef
Proven ability to
lead teams
and collaborate across
FOH & BOH
✨ Passion for delivering an exceptional dining experience for seniors
If you’re ready to elevate dining and create memorable experiences for residents every day, we’d love to connect!
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.
Areas of Responsibility
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.
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Technical school degree preferred.
Food Manager certification is preferred.
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