Dining Room Manager

The Waters; Excelsior (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

HSA contribution PLUS matching

PTO from day 1

401K match

Mental health resources

Job summary

The Waters in Excelsior, MN, is seeking a Dining Room Manager to lead hands-on front-of-house operations for our dining spaces. You will manage servers, guide daily service, and work with the Director of Dining Services to align staffing with resident needs.

Responsibilities include hiring supervision, training, ensuring cleanliness, and delivering an exceptional dining experience for residents and guests. This is a full-time role with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to thrive.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or the equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years restaurant / senior living or equivalent serving and staff management experience.
• Valid Food Services Sanitation Certificate or ability to pass course once employed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee front-of-house operations to ensure a memorable dining experience.
• Lead and mentor dining staff; coordinate daily operations with the Director of Dining Services.
• Interact with residents and guests to deliver exceptional service and maintain cleanliness standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Cleanliness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Services Sanitation Certificate

Tools

Sanitation knowledge

Job description

The mission of The Waters is 'To create a sense of community where everyone THRIVES'.

Why the Waters?

• Developer, Owner, and Operator
• Full array of benefits (medical, dental, vision) available the first of the month following the date of hire
• Company paid Short and Long Term Disability
• Company provided HSA contribution PLUS matching dollars
• Healthy Savings and Rewards Programs
• Behavioral and Mental Health Resources
• Generous PTO Policy-Available for use on day 1
• 401K Match Automatically fully vested

We recognize that every team member is a direct reflection of The Waters. Attracting and investing in professional, caring, and compassionate team members is essential to our mission. We want our team members to feel inspired and to THRIVE, just as our residents do.

The Dining Room Manager ensures that an exceptional dining experience for our residents and guest. The Dining Room Manager will provide hands on dining room management of all front of house serving staff. Our restaurant and cafe function in a similar way to a hotel or private club restaurant and/or cafe. Our Dining Room Manager works with the Director of Culinary to determine staffing needs and help guide Dining Servers. We provide the best service to our residents and their guests.

Qualifications

• Provide hiring, training, leadership, counseling, and oversight of all serving staff
• Participate directly in daily operations: managing, serving, cleaning under the direction of the Director of Dining Services
• Responsible for overall front of house operations to ensure a memorable dining experience
• Work as a team with the other kitchen staff, overlapping responsibilities as needed to ensure exceptional service to residents and guests
• Interact with residents and guests on a daily basis
• Maintain standards of cleanliness and attention to details

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED or the equivalent education, training, and experience
• Minimum of two (2) years restaurant / senior living or equivalent serving and staff management experience
• Valid Food Services Sanitation Certificate or ability to pass course once employed

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Salary: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour