Dining Room Manager

Sagora Senior Living; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid telemedicine service

On-Demand Pay

Discount and rewards program

Health/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life

Flex Spending Account

Dependent Care Flex Plan

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 2%

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Team Member Assistance Program

Discounted Meal Tickets

Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Assistance

Lasting relationships with residents

Job summary

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a Dining Room Manager for the Elison Senior Living Community of Pinecrest in Florida. You will work with the Culinary Director to interview, hire, and schedule servers and guarantee residents receive high‑quality dining experiences.

This full‑time role requires supervising service staff, coordinating the flow from kitchen to dining room, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting catering and alcohol service while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Hospitality Management preferred)
• 3 years of progressive experience in hospitality or equivalent
• Must have a current Food Handler's permit
• Ability to work all shifts and cover shift openings
• Strong organization with multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication with residents, families, and team

Responsibilities

• Interview, select, and train new culinary associates with the Culinary Director
• Schedule servers
• Maintain service flow from kitchen to dining room to meet residents' food and beverage preferences
• Keep dining room clean and ready for service
• Deep clean kitchen monthly
• Supervise dining room service staff
• Assist with catering responsibilities as assigned
• Assist with alcohol service in compliance with regulations
• Manage sanitation and safety functions
• Maintain professional appearance for all staff
• Assist with records, reports, and paperwork
• Develop good relationships with associates
• Learn departmental systems and act as a relief backup operator

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team leadership

Organization & multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Hospitality (preferred)

Job description

• Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life Insurance

The Dining Room Manager is an organized and friendly individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for serving others. They withhold a high level of hospitality and guest satisfaction by working closely with the Culinary Director in hiring and scheduling serving staff and ensuring Residents are receiving the highest quality service at every meal.

Join our team at one of our senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, or memory care, where we put Residents First while being team-focused and quality-centered. We put Residents First, and our team members matter! At Sagora, we invest in and empower our team members to move upward within the company and in their careers. Based on team member surveys, we are certified as a Great Place to Work!

Core Values

Commitment, Empowerment, Communication, Excellence, and Teamwork!

Did you know that our name Sagora comes from the combination of two words – Sage, which means wisdom or wise person, and Agora, which means a gathering place. Our communities are a gathering place of wisdom!

Benefits

• Company-paid telemedicine service for benefit-eligible team members
• On-Demand Pay - request a pay advance!
• Discount and rewards program - use for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more!
• Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flex Plan
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
• Team Member Assistance Program – counseling services at the other end of the phone!
• Discounted Meal Tickets
• Referral Bonus Program – earn money for referring your friends!
• Tuition Assistance (for programs directly related to team member's position)
• Lasting relationships with our residents who have so much wisdom to share!

Position Details

Community Name: Elison Senior Living Community of Pinecrest

Address: 1150 8th Avenue SW

Status

Full-time

What does a Dining Room Manager at Sagora do?

• Interview, select, and train new culinary associates in conjunction with the Culinary Director
• Schedule servers
• Maintain the flow of service from the kitchen to the dining room to ensure all residents receive their preferences in both food and beverages timely
Always keep the dining room clean and service ready
• Deep clean kitchen on a monthly basis
• Management and supervision of all service associates assigned to dining room
• Execution of catering responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
• Assist with management of alcohol service in accordance with state and federal regulations and Sagora Senior Living policies
• Management of all sanitation and safety functions and responsibilities
• Maintain proper personal appearance and hygiene according to established procedures for all food and beverage associates
• Assist with any records, reports, and paperwork as assigned
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with associates
• Learn all departmental systems and serve as a relief backup operator for these systems as needed

What do you need to be a Dining Room Manager?

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred (Hospitality Management desired)
• 3 years of progressive experience in the hospitality industry or equivalent educational and experience combination
• Must have a current Food Handler's permit
• Ability to work all shifts and cover for shift openings that occur
• Organization skills with ability to multi-task in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate effectively with
• residents, families, and other team members.

Sagora is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.