Assistant to the Dining Manager

Restaura; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaura on Hilton Head Island seeks an Assistant to the Dining Manager to support daily dining operations and lead by example in delivering an elevated experience for residents and guests.

This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone ready to grow into management while making a meaningful daily impact in a hospitality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Hospitality-focused with leadership potential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay organized and lead in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on service quality.
• Positive, team-first mindset with a desire to grow into management.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the Dining Manager in overseeing daily front-of-house operations.
• Lead by example during service, ensuring exceptional hospitality and resident satisfaction.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, and team coordination.
• Help train, coach, and develop dining team members.
• Ensure dining areas are clean, organized, and guest-ready at all times.
• Monitor service flow, resolve issues, and maintain a high standard of experience.
• Support inventory, supplies, and daily operational needs.
• Assist with special events, catering, and themed dining experiences.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Communication

Organization

Service quality

Team coaching

Job description

Restaura, we believe dining is an experience-not just a service. We’re looking for a driven, hospitality-focused Assistant to the Dining Manager to support daily dining operations, lead by example, and help deliver an elevated experience for residents and guests.

This is a hands-on leadership role-perfect for someone ready to grow into management while making a real impact every day.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Dining Manager in overseeing daily front-of-house operations
• Lead by example during service, ensuring exceptional hospitality and resident satisfaction
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, and team coordination
• Help train, coach, and develop dining team members
• Ensure dining areas are clean, organized, and guest-ready at all times
• Monitor service flow, resolve issues, and maintain a high standard of experience
• Support inventory, supplies, and daily operational needs
• Assist with special events, catering, and themed dining experiences

What We’re Looking For

• Hospitality-driven with strong leadership potential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stay organized and lead in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on service quality
• Positive, team-first mindset with a desire to grow into management
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays

Preferred

• Previous experience in dining services, hospitality, or restaurant environments
• Experience in a lead or supervisory role
• Senior living or healthcare dining experience is a plus