Restaurant Manager

About the role

Atria Senior Living is seeking individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of residents through exceptional dining services. This position offers a supportive work environment with advancement opportunities and a healthy work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of customer service and create a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Work closely with the Director of Culinary Services and Executive Director to ensure resident satisfaction with food, service, and dining programs.
• Prepare and execute Art of Atria Dining enhancement programs.
• Review and orient new residents to menus, dining room hours, and dress code.
• Solve issues before they become complaints or problems.
• Document and report resident attendance for meals.
• Train and uphold Quality Enhancement standards.
• Create and enforce cleaning schedules and task lists for staff.
• Maintain dining room cleanliness and ensure proper storage of food and supplies.
• Communicate resident feedback to the kitchen staff and management.
• Assist with special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Conduct pre-meal stand-up meetings and participate in department meetings.
• Manage schedules and budgets to minimize food waste and ensure fiscal responsibility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of experience in front-of-house supervision.
• College or culinary institute degree preferred.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills - Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Able to carry a tray with at least six (6) meals and/or beverages at any given time.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry a tray with at least six (6) meals and/or beverages at any given time.
• Responsible for the overall operations and service of meals in all dining venues of the community.
• Customer Service: Provide high levels of customer service and create a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Leadership: Interview, hire, coach, train, and develop wait staff; conduct performance appraisals; assist with special events and communication.
• Communication: Attend and participate in department meetings; communicate resident feedback to the kitchen staff and management.
• Fiscal Responsibility: Manage schedules and budgets to minimize food waste and ensure fiscal responsibility.

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Ability to handle trays and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of dining room standards and quality enhancement practices.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Annual anniversary rewards starting at $500 for Full Time employees.
• Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S. based communities).

Pay

Salary range is determined by experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and can vary based on community needs.