Dining Room Manager

Careage; DuPont (WA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer match

16 days Paid Time Off plus holidays

Job summary

An assisted living community in DuPont, WA is seeking a Dining Room Manager to oversee dining operations and maintain a pleasant environment. Responsibilities include managing wait staff, ensuring service quality, and coordinating special events. Candidates should have at least one year of dining room experience and strong English communication skills. This full-time role offers a pay range of $19-21 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year dining room experience.
• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Dependable, capable of lifting 20 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, train and schedule wait staff.
• Maintain the dining room in a clean and pleasant fashion.
• Supervise special food service events.

Skills

Dining room experience

English communication skills

Sanitation and safety knowledge

Education

High school education

Job description

Position Overview

As a Dining Room Manager you will be responsible for the efficient operation of the dining room and for creating a pleasant, congenial atmosphere through proper supervision of wait staff, consideration of residents and guests, and ensuring the needs of the assisted living community are met. This position involves managing the wait staff and maintaining a high level of service quality.

Job Details

• Full Time
• Schedule: Sunday – Thursday, 12:00‑8:00 pm (may vary depending on events)
• Hourly pay: $19‑21.00 DOE

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• 16 days of Paid Time Off plus holidays

Responsibilities

• Uphold mission, philosophies and values
• Coordinate, train and schedule wait staff
• Interview and hire new wait staff, counsel and evaluate job performance
• Maintain the dining room in a clean, orderly, and pleasant fashion
• Supervise the nightly closing of dining room and kitchen
• Supervise break down of dining room between meal periods
• Ensure that the furniture, lighting, and furnishings are appropriate for the occasion
• Supervise special food service events and functions
• Record meal attendance and tally tickets
• Work with residents and staff of the Memory Care Unit as assigned, including interaction with the demented population in a secured area
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents, and guests following established policies and procedures
• Assist Food Service Director with dining room labor and budgets
• Promote Patriots Landing in a positive manner and effectively communicate the organization’s values to residents, visitors, co‑workers, and the community; encourage teamwork; support a positive and professional image through actions and dress
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year dining room experience
• High school education or equivalent (preferred)
• Ability to read, write and speak English with strong oral, written and telephone skills
• Dependable and able to lift 20 pounds unassisted
• Ability to work on feet for eight hours a day, five days a week
• Knowledge of safe sanitation practices, safety practices and special diets
• Certified in First Aid and CPR, and capable of meeting all requirements that may be specified by the state or other regulatory agencies
• WA State Food Handlers permit (required)