Dining Room Manager

Socket.dev; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid life and disability

PTO & six paid holidays

403(b) with 3% employer match

Fitness center access

Life, AD&D

Tuition assistance and scholarships

Employee assistance program

Legal services, home/auto insurance, &

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Covenant Living is seeking a Dining Room Manager to lead front‑of‑house dining operations across Residential Living and Assisted Living communities. You will supervise servers and dietary aides, coach staff, and coordinate with nursing and resident services to deliver restaurant‑quality dining experiences for residents, families and guests.

This role fosters hospitality, compliance and teamwork within an IDT, conducts dining and nutritional assessments, plans events, and ensures safety,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 2+ years of restaurant, senior living, hospitality, or related food service leadership experience.
• 1+ year of leadership experience is preferred.
• ServSafe Certification required upon hire.
• Experience with older adults, assisted living, healthcare, or hospitality environments preferred.
• Ability to motivate and energize teams.
• Ability to navigate difficult conversations.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to lift up to 30 pounds and be mobile in dining areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of dining servers and dietary aides through hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, and performance management.
• Provide hands‑on leadership in daily dining operations, assisting with service, resident interactions, dining room setup, and floor management.
• Ensure an exceptional dining experience by maintaining high standards of hospitality, service excellence, and resident satisfaction.
• Oversee front‑of‑house operations for Residential Living and Assisted Living dining venues, including satellite kitchenettes.
• Collaborate with culinary, nursing, and resident services teams to support residents’ nutritional and dining needs.
• Serve as an active member of the IDT, contributing to resident care planning and support.
• Complete dining and nutritional assessments for Assisted Living residents as required.
• Coordinate with nursing leadership to ensure residents’ diets and accommodations are addressed.
• Meet with residents and families to discuss dining concerns and preferences.
• Maintain regulatory documentation, food safety records, and operational logs.
• Monitor cleanliness, sanitation, and organization standards in dining spaces and satellite kitchen areas.
• Assist in planning and coordinating special events and private gatherings.
• Support operations during emergencies, staffing shortages, or special circumstances.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and supply monitoring.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Supervisory skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Inventory management

Ordering processes

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

We are inspired to serve. Join us!

Lead front‑of‑house dining operations across our Residential Living and Assisted Living communities. This hands‑on leadership role oversees dining room service, staff development, resident satisfaction, and daily operations while ensuring a welcoming, restaurant‑quality dining experience for residents, families, and guests.

As an active member of the Assisted Living interdisciplinary team (IDT), the Dining Room Manager partners closely with nursing, dining, and resident services teams to support the unique dining needs of residents.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a team of dining servers and dietary aides through hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, and performance management.
• Provide hands‑on leadership in daily dining operations, assisting with service, resident interactions, dining room setup, and overall floor management.
• Ensure an exceptional dining experience by maintaining high standards of hospitality, service excellence, and resident satisfaction.
• Oversee front‑of‑house operations for Residential Living and Assisted Living dining venues, including satellite kitchenettes.
• Collaborate closely with culinary, nursing, and resident services teams to support residents’ nutritional and dining needs.
• Serve as an active member of the Assisted Living interdisciplinary team (IDT), contributing to resident care planning and support.
• Complete dining and nutritional assessments for Assisted Living residents as required.
• Coordinate with nursing leadership to ensure residents’ special diets, food preferences, and accommodations are appropriately addressed.
• Meet with residents and families to discuss dining concerns, preferences, and individualized meal accommodations.
• Maintain required regulatory documentation, food safety records, and operational logs.
• Monitor cleanliness, sanitation, and organization standards throughout dining spaces and Assisted Living satellite kitchen areas.
• Assist in planning and coordinating special events, celebrations, and private family gatherings.
• Support department operations by stepping in during emergencies, staffing shortages, or special circumstances.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and supply monitoring to support efficient operations.

What we're looking for

• A hospitality‑focused leader who enjoys building relationships with residents, families, guests, and team members.
• Strong supervisory skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop employees.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced service environment.
• Proficiency with computer systems, documentation, inventory management, and ordering processes.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• 2+ years of restaurant, senior living, hospitality, or related food service leadership experience.
• 1+ year of experience leadership is preferred
• ServSafe Certification required upon hire.
• Experience working with older adults, assisted living, healthcare, or hospitality environments preferred.
• Ability to motivate and energize teams.
• Ability to effectively navigate difficult conversations.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Specific physical characteristics and abilities are required to perform the work. Such as, above average agility and dexterity, long periods of walking, standing, bending, stooping. Ability to lift and / or carry moderately heavy items (up to 30 pounds). Mobility in and around the Dining Room and Kitchen is expected.

Why you'll love this role

This is an opportunity to combine hospitality and purpose by creating meaningful dining experiences that enrich residents’ daily lives. You’ll lead a dedicated team, build strong resident relationships, and make a direct impact on the quality, comfort, and enjoyment of our community every day.

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Compensation Pay Range:

$58,972.00 - $81,178.00 per year

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $58,972.00 - $81,178.00 per year. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job‑related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits:
  • Life, AD&D
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
  • Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.