Dining Manager

Asbury Communities, Inc.; Solomons (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K with match

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Asbury Solomons is seeking a Dining Manager to oversee daily dining operations and deliver exceptional resident service. You will supervise team members, manage food service processes, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards while fostering a collaborative, guest-focused environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating catering events, conducting staff training, and maintaining a welcoming dining atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• At least 2 years of experience in food or culinary services.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily dining and retail operations, including task delegation, team motivation, and coaching.
• Conduct pre-meal meetings and ongoing associate training to ensure knowledge and efficiency.
• Oversee all catering operations, including planning, coordination, and on-site execution of events.
• Resolve issues encountered by wait staff or residents promptly; monitor performance and maintain courtesy.
• Maintain a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere in the dining room.
• Assist with staffing matters, including interviewing, hiring, scheduling, and managing vacation requests.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Certification

CDM Certification

Job description

Company Description

Today is a new day. At Asbury we’re filling it with more laughter, more possibilities, more ways to give back, all backed by support for whatever life brings your way. We are an organization with a mindset to help others, a place where seniors continue to teach, learn, and gro.

Asbury Solomons, a part of Asbury Communities, Inc., the 14th-largest, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community system in the United States as ranked by LeadingAge Ziegler. Asbury Solomons is proud to hold EAGLE accreditation from the United Methodist Association of Health & Welfare Ministries.

Asbury Solomons is proud to be a U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Senior Living Communities for Independent Living, Assisted Living and also Short-Term Rehabilitation stays. Asbury Solomons is a senior living community of energetic people who truly care about one another.

Come join our team that continues the legacy of serving seniors at the only Nationally Accredited Waterfront Community in Southern Maryland.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full Time, 80 hours biweekly


• Every other weekend/holiday required


• $63,000-$65,182 annually

Job Description

The Dining Manager oversees daily dining operations, ensuring exceptional service, efficiency, and resident satisfaction. This role is responsible for supervising team members, managing food service processes, and maintaining a safe, welcoming dining environment. The Dining Manager fosters a culture of teamwork and professional growth while ensuring compliance with Asbury’s policies, health regulations, and operational standards.

• Supervise daily dining and retail operations, including task delegation, team motivation, and coaching. Ensure the dining room is set up appropriately before meals and smoothly transitions through service, adjusting to any operational challenges as they arise.


• Conduct pre-meal meetings and ongoing associate training to ensure the team is knowledgeable, efficient, and aligned with service expectations.


• Oversee all catering operations, including the planning, coordination, and execution of on-site catering events.


• Resolve any issues encountered by wait staff or residents promptly. Monitors wait staff performance to ensure they meet job responsibilities, maintain a professional and courteous demeanor, and respond to resident and guest requests in a timely fashion.


• Maintain a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere in the dining room.


• Assist with staffing matters, including interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, vacation requests, and managing progressive discipline.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.


• At least 2 years of experience in food or culinary services, such as restaurants, fast food, vending, catering, institutional services, or food courts.


• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• ServSafe Certification required.


• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred.

Additional Information

Depending upon the status of the position, Asbury offers generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401K with match; PTO and paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.