Job Description

Dining Services Director – Assisted Living

Spring Oak Senior Living at Warrenton | Warrenton, VA

Full-Time | $52,000–$60,000 annually

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. or 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Spring Oak at Warrenton is looking for a hands-on Dining Services Director to oversee the kitchen and dining program for our small assisted living community serving up to 41 residents.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Food Service Manager, Dietary Manager, Kitchen Manager, or Dining Services Manager who enjoys leading a small team and taking pride in serving good food.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee daily kitchen and dining operations.
• Lead, schedule, train, and support the kitchen team.
• Ensure meals are appetizing, well presented, and meet resident dietary needs.
• Manage food ordering, inventory, and department expenses.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and required records.
• Get to know our residents and respond to their dining preferences and feedback.
• Step in to prepare meals when coverage cannot be secured.

What We’re Looking For

• Kitchen or food service management experience.
• Strong cooking skills and the ability to train and support cooks.
• Current ServSafe Manager certification required.
• Experience with ordering, inventory, scheduling, and food safety.
• Organized, dependable, and comfortable leading a small team.
• Senior living or healthcare experience is preferred but not required. Restaurant, school, hospitality, and other food service leaders are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

Regular schedule is Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. or 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

The position participates in the community’s Manager on Duty weekend rotation approximately once every six weeks and may occasionally need to provide kitchen coverage when another team member is unavailable.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Great Place to Work certified, March 2026–March 2027

At Spring Oak, our motto is “Welcome to the Family.” If you enjoy good food, working with seniors, and leading a small kitchen team, we’d like to meet you.

Apply today to join Spring Oak at Warrenton.