Associate Director of Dining Services - Independent Living

Job Description Associate Director of Food & Beverage – Independent Living Lake Port Square | Leesburg, FL $60,000–$70,000 | Full-Time Do you love food, hospitality, and leadership—but also love being home at a reasonable hour? Good news: this role isn’t about midnight closings or chasing food trucks. Lake Port Square is looking for an Associate Director of Food & Beverage to help lead daily dining operations across two main dining rooms, an exciting brand-new restaurant newly opened this year, plus new banquet and event space. If you enjoy building great teams, elevating resident dining, and being part of something that’s growing (not stuck on repeat), this might be your next move. What You’ll Be Doing (Most Days) Overseeing daily food & beverage operations in Independent LivingPartnering with the Executive Chef and leadership team to deliver consistent, high-quality diningSupporting and leading a professional, hospitality-driven service teamManaging special events, banquets, and resident experiences (the fun kind)Ensuring menus, service, and execution meet nutritional, regulatory, and budget standardsWalking the dining rooms, talking with residents, and actually listening to feedbackHelping drive resident satisfaction, engagement, and occupancy through great food and service What We’re Looking For 3+ years of food & beverage leadership experienceHospitality mindset (you notice the details)Food safety certification (CDM a plus)Senior living experience preferred—but not required if hospitality is in your DNAStrong people leadership skills (you build teams, not just schedules) Why Lake Port Square? Upscale senior living community on a 78-acre lakefront preserveGrowth ahead: new restaurant + new banquet spaceStable hours, supportive leadership, and a focus on quality—not chaosA chance to help shape what dining looks like here, not just maintain it If you’re passionate about hospitality, food, and leading teams—and want to do it in a setting that values balance and excellence—we’d love to meet you. EEO Employer | Non-Clinical https://info.flclearinghouse.com