Dining Room Manager
About the role
We are seeking a Dining Room Manager to support our residents in our beautiful community. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with seniors and committed to providing an atmosphere that values individualism and dignity.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all aspects of front of house service and the training of all dining room staff.
- Manage dining room operations for service quality, presentation, and cleanliness.
- Assign sections and tasks to leads and servers before shifts.
- Ensure proper resident seating, service, and personalized experiences.
- Monitor and analyze resident dining data for insights.
- Supervise training of new staff using Dining Services Training Guide.
- Foster positive interactions among residents and staff.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of dining room experience, preferably in a high volume, full service setting.
- Prefer previous management or lead position experience.
- Maintains or can obtain Food Handler’s Permit, as required.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of dining room experience, preferably in a high volume, full service setting.
- Prefer previous management or lead position experience.
- Maintains or can obtain Food Handler’s Permit, as required.
Skills
- Compassionate and caring.
- Responsible and honest.
- Genuinely loves working with the senior population.
Benefits
- Highest competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance).
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days.
- Free daily meal every shift.
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
- Tuition reimbursement for career growth.
- Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance.
- Pet insurance and team member discounts.
- Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday.
- A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement!
Pay
The pay range for this position listed above will vary based on qualifications, experience, education/additional licensure, and other objective factors. Hiring at the maximum is not typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.
Schedule
This position involves regular standing, walking, and lifting up to 40 lbs. Frequent bending, carrying, and reaching are part of the day-to-day activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Contact
Consider applying to become a Dining Room Manager with the Merrill Family of Senior Living Communities! Our mission is to provide an inspiring environment for our residents, families, and team members where every life is defined by the possibilities.
Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer.