Dining Room Supervisor

Bring your leadership, personality, and passion for hospitality to our dining team at Freedom Village Bradenton! You’ll join a team that’s passionate about working with seniors and making them our top priority. We’re committed to delivering the very best resident-centered care and providing high-quality hospitality through our Extraordinary Impressions program.

About the role

We’re looking for a Dining Room Supervisor in Independent Living and in Assisted Living who thrives on creating memorable dining experiences for our residents. In this role, you’ll lead a team of 8–10 servers during meal service, making sure everything runs smoothly—from seating guests with a smile to supporting servers throughout service. Our dining shifts are steady and predictable: Evening Shift: 11:30am – 8:00pm. As a supervisor, you’ll roll up your sleeves, work alongside the team, and help ensure our residents enjoy meals that feel just as warm as home.

Responsibilities

• Team up with the Dining Room Manager to organize reservations, private parties, and special events.
• Meet with the culinary crew to stay in the loop on menu changes.
• Help with desserts and light food prep.
• Assign server stations and keep the team on track.
• Keep the dining room sparkling before and after service.
• Greet and seat residents & guests with efficiency and warmth.
• Jump in to support servers whenever needed.
• Assist residents with reservations, takeout orders, and questions.
• Use our touchscreen Point of Sale system for meal counts, reservations, and charges.
• Make sure all side work is completed before servers clock out.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or lead server experience in a fine restaurant, country club, hotel, retirement community, or similar.
• Strong communication skills—you can explain menus, answer questions, and handle requests with ease.
• A people-person who can empathize, connect, and work well with residents, families, staff, and leadership.
• State-required health/alcohol compliance card.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Light to moderate physical effort 90% of the time.
• Must be able to stand and walk 90% of the work day.
• Ability to stoop, bend and stretch frequently.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to see, hear, and speak.

Benefits

• Scholarships & Educational Assistance – Grow your career and move up with us.
• Reward Points Program – Earn recognition for your hard work and dedication.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) retirement plans.
• Employee-Led Committees – Have your voice heard and shape the workplace.
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program – Because life happens.
• DailyPay Partnership – Access your earnings when you need them.
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off & Holidays – We value your time, too.

Pay

Starting at $19.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, Evening Shift: 11:30am – 8:00pm