Dining Room Manager

Five Star Senior Living; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a dedicated Dining Room Manager to lead their dining operations. In this role, you will oversee the dining team, ensuring exceptional service and food quality while managing daily activities in the community's dining areas. Your expertise in food service management and communication will help create a welcoming environment for residents and guests. Join a team that values hospitality and service excellence, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service supervisory roles in a restaurant setting.
• Knowledge of safe food handling techniques and principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dining room operations to ensure high standards of service.
• Coordinate dining area activities and manage team members effectively.

Skills

Food Service Management

Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Food Handling Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Handler Certification

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

The Opportunity

Pay Rate: $21.10-$26.50

We are actively seeking to add a Dining Room Manager to our team. The Dining Room Manager will oversee, supervise, and manage team members, activities, schedules, and maintenance of the community dining facility. You will ensure proper food quality and oversee dining room cleanliness, set-up, and maintenance. The Dining Room Manager will also continuously seek improvements to processes and serve as a knowledge resource for other team members.

What You’ll Do

Communication And Execution

• Plan, organize, schedule, and coordinate all activities in the community's dining areas.
• Manage the daily operations of the community's dining areas to meet or exceed Five Star hospitality and service standards; meet/greet all residents and guests and assist them with any requests and suggestions.
• Supervise all service procedures, service timing, and pick-up procedures; establish and manage clearing procedures in all dining areas for china, glass, and tableware to minimize breakage and food waste.
• Communicate with food production staff regarding resident/guest attendance percentages and menu usage factors.
• Evaluate food presentation and service in all service delivery areas.
• Coordinate all banquet and meal functions and communicate requirements to all respective departments.

What You’ll Bring

Experience & Education

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Educational level appropriate to fulfill essential duties.
• Experience and/or training in safe food handling techniques and food service principles required.
• Food Handler certification required.
• Two years of food service supervisory experience in a restaurant setting and knowledge of plate presentation and front-of-house service preferred.
• Basic computer skills for email and report development are desired.
• Ability to provide and supervise food service to residents that meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards.
• Proven desire to work with residents.