Associate Director of Dining Services - Independent Living

Associate Director of Dining Services - Independent Living

Lake Port Square, Leesburg, FL offers a full‑time Associate Director of Food & Beverage role with a salary range of $60,000–$70,000.

Do any of these sound like your next challenge: you love food, hospitality, and leadership, but also value reasonable work hours? Lake Port Square is hiring an Associate Director to lead daily dining operations across two main dining rooms, a new restaurant debuting in early 2026, and a new banquet and event space. If you enjoy building great teams, elevating resident dining, and being part of something growing, this role could be a great fit.

• Oversee daily food & beverage operations in Independent Living
• Partner with the Executive Chef and leadership team to deliver consistent, high‑quality dining
• Support and lead a professional, hospitality‑driven service team
• Manage special events, banquets, and resident experiences
• Ensure menus, service, and execution meet nutritional, regulatory, and budget standards
• Walk the dining rooms, talk with residents, and listen to feedback
• Help drive resident satisfaction, engagement, and occupancy through great food and service

• 3+ years of food & beverage leadership experience
• Hospitality mindset with attention to detail
• Food safety certification (CDM a plus)
• Senior living experience preferred—though not required if hospitality experience is strong
• Strong people‑leadership skills—capable of building teams rather than just scheduling

• Upscale senior living community on a 78‑acre lakefront preserve
• Growth ahead with a new restaurant and new banquet space
• Stable hours, supportive leadership, focus on quality—not chaos
• A chance to help shape what dining looks like here, not just maintain it

We’d love to meet you if you’re passionate about hospitality, food, and leading teams, and want a setting that values balance and excellence.

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