Assistant Dining Room Lead - No Late Nights

US Lawns; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

FSAs

PTO 17 days

Holiday pay

401K

Free parking

Beach condo

Direct deposit

Job summary

The Gardens Assisted Living is seeking an Assistant Dining Room Manager to lead dining room staff and ensure a welcoming, high-quality dining experience for residents and guests. This full-time role emphasizes teamwork, service excellence, and safe food handling.

You will oversee daily operations, assist with staff scheduling, and coordinate events with culinary leadership, while upholding cleanliness and resident satisfaction in a supportive senior living environment.

Qualifications

• Previous food service supervisory or management experience required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to train, motivate, and supervise employees.
• Organized, dependable, and able to multitask in a busy environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Friendly, professional, and enjoys working with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support dining room staff to ensure excellent customer service.
• Assist with daily dining operations and staff assignments.
• Welcome residents and guests and ensure a pleasant dining experience.
• Assist with training, scheduling, and supervising dining room employees.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and appearance of all dining areas.
• Coordinate special dining events with the Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef.
• Promote teamwork and positive relationships with residents, staff, and management.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and service standards are followed.

Skills

Food service supervision

Leadership

Customer service

Staff training

Multitasking

Food safety

Job description

The Gardens Assisted Living is seeking an Assistant Dining Room Manager to lead dining room staff and ensure a welcoming, high-quality dining experience for residents and guests. This full-time role emphasizes teamwork, service excellence, and safe food handling.

You will oversee daily operations, assist with staff scheduling, and coordinate events with culinary leadership, while upholding cleanliness and resident satisfaction in a supportive senior living environment.