Dining Room Manager

About the role

The Dining Room Manager oversees all aspects of the dining room and Bistro areas, leading the dining service team and fostering a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and supervise the dining service staff, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Foster a collaborative work environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork.
• Oversee daily operations, implementing and monitoring procedures for setting up dining areas.
• Guide, direct, and support wait service team members to provide professional, courteous, and efficient dining service.
• Cooking and service management: plan and conduct effective daily pre-meal meetings, prepare a monthly team member work schedule, and manage resident meal reservation requests.
• Quality control and service excellence: uphold high standards of service, train staff in etiquette and customer service, and handle resident feedback professionally.
• Safety and sanitation: ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, maintain a clean and hygienic dining environment, and conduct training sessions on food safety.
• Inventory and resource management: manage inventory of dining supplies, collaborate with the Food Service Director, and ensure high-quality products at competitive prices.
• Resident relations and engagement: interact with residents to understand their preferences, plan and execute special dining events, and advocate for residents' dining satisfaction.
• Administrative duties: prepare schedules for dining staff, collaborate with other department managers, and participate in developing the annual operating budget.
• Support organizational mission and comply with company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business administration, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in a managerial role within a dining or hospitality setting, with a preference for experience in a senior living environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required by the needs of the community.
• Strong understanding of the English language, sufficient to read and write.
• Physical qualifications: ability to stand and move around the dining area for extended periods, handle food and dining equipment, and occasionally lift objects up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$57,000-$62,000

Schedule

Not specified.