Dining Room Manager

Lakeview Village; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness center and pool

Job summary

Lakeview Village in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Dining Room Manager to oversee hospitality and foodservice operations in the Southridge Dining Room. The role emphasizes high levels of service, guest satisfaction, and team leadership.

The position requires supervision of all dining staff, coordination with Catering Manager and Dining Services Director, and ensuring compliance with sanitation and safety standards. Strong hospitality focus and community dedication are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required, Associate's Degree preferred. Hospitality Management area of study is desired.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Three years of progressive experience in a service management, long-term care, or hospitality setting are required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current ServSafe certification is required within three months of hire date.
• Current Alcohol Safety training certificate is required within three months of hire date.
• Must possess a full knowledge and effective application of all Local, State, and Federal policies, procedures, and guidelines regarding food service practices.
• Must possess a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites software.
• Ability to work overtime, holidays, special events, and weekends as assigned.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills, with a fluent understanding of English.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills.
• Must be skilled in leadership, mentoring, and motivation.
• Possesses an empathetic approach to the elderly.
• Able to work in a team setting with residents, relatives, staff, and others.

Responsibilities

• Creates, role-models, and maintains a high level of service and hospitality in a team-oriented setting.
• General management and supervision of all staff assigned to the location.
• Executes catering responsibilities in coordination with the Catering Manager and Director of Dining Services.
• Assists with the management of alcohol service in the assigned location in accordance with established policies.
• Management of all sanitation and safety functions and responsibilities. Ensures that the equipment, dining, and event spaces are safe, sanitary, and well-kept.
• Daily oversight of the Southridge budget and inventory as assigned by the Director of Dining Services.
• Assists with the creation, implementation, and administration of all departmental policies and procedures, with an emphasis on service and hospitality.
• Maintains all records, reports, and paperwork regarding assigned locations.
• Develops and maintains a good working rapport with inter-department personnel and other departments within the facility, to ensure that Dining Service programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of facility and residents.
• Learns the name of each resident that frequently visits the Southridge Dining Room to ensure that high levels of hospitality and personalized service can be maintained.
• Attends, facilitates, and participates in in-service staff or resident committee meetings as required.
• Maintains proper personal appearance and hygiene in accordance with established procedures for all Southridge food and beverage personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree preferred (Hospitality Management)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lakeview Village - LENEXA, KS 66215
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Any

At Lakeview Village, we are friendly professionals who are united by our passion for providing aging adults with a lifestyle and quality services above the rest. No matter the stage in your career, this is your opportunity to be a part of a community that creates cherished memories for our residents.

Lakeview is a continuing care retirement community. We have an opening for a Dining Room Manager to work Full Time.

Lakeview's Dining Room Manager provides high levels of hospitality, service, and satisfaction for Lakeview Village residents and their guests by assisting with the food and beverage activities in Southridge Dining Room. Contributes to the residents' quality of life by providing superior communal meals, optimal choices, and caring services.

Why join us?

• Competitive pay


• Health, dental, and vision benefits


• Retirement plan with employer match


• Employee Assistance Program


• Fitness center and pool

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates, role-models, and maintains a high level of service and hospitality in a team-oriented setting.


• General management and supervision of all staff assigned to the location.


• Executes catering responsibilities in coordination with the Catering Manager and Director of Dining Services.


• Assists with the management of alcohol service in the assigned location in accordance with established policies.


• Management of all sanitation and safety functions and responsibilities. Ensures that the equipment, dining, and event spaces are safe, sanitary, and well-kept.


• Daily oversight of the Southridge budget and inventory as assigned by the Director of Dining Services.


• Assists with the creation, implementation, and administration of all departmental policies and procedures, with an emphasis on service and hospitality.


• Maintains all records, reports, and paperwork regarding assigned locations.


• Develops and maintains a good working rapport with inter-department personnel and other departments within the facility, to ensure that Dining Service programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of facility and residents.


• Learns the name of each resident that frequently visits the Southridge Dining Room to ensure that high levels of hospitality and personalized service can be maintained.


• Attends, facilitates, and participates in in-service staff or resident committee meetings as required.


• Maintains proper personal appearance and hygiene in accordance with established procedures for all Southridge food and beverage personnel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required, Associate's Degree preferred. Hospitality Management area of study is desired.


• Must be at least 21 years of age.


• Three years of progressive experience in a service management, long-term care, or hospitality setting are required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Current ServSafe certification is required within three months of hire date.


• Current Alcohol Safety training certificate is required within three months of hire date.


• Must possess a full knowledge and effective application of all Local, State, and Federal policies, procedures, and guidelines regarding food service practices.


• Must possess a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites software.


• Ability to work overtime, holidays, special events, and weekends as assigned.


• Demonstrates good communication skills, including but not limited to effective reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills, with a fluent understanding of the English language.


• Must possess basic mathematical skills.


• Must be skilled in leadership, mentoring, and motivation.


• Possesses an empathetic approach to the elderly.


• Able to work in a team setting with residents, relatives, staff, and others.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Maximum occasional lift of 55lbs from 4-64 inches; maximum frequent lift of 35 lbs. from 0-75 inches; Maximum occasional carry of 55 lbs. at self-selected height for 50 ft.; maximum frequent carry of 25 lbs. for 100 ft.; Maximum occasional horizontal push/pull of 60 lbs. for 50 ft.; maximum frequent horizontal push/pull of 18 lbs. (2 person of 35 lbs.) for 1300 ft.; maximum occasional vertical push/pull of 30 lbs. from 36-72 inches; Frequent grip force of 45 lbs.; constant grip force of 10 lbs.; constant pinch force of 5 lbs.; Occasional climb of 18 inches; Frequent forward reach of 40 inches; occasional overhead reach of 84 inches; frequent lateral reach of 40 inches; Constant bend/crouch; frequent crouch/kneel; frequent neck flexion; occasional neck extension; frequent neck rotation; frequent trunk rotation; Frequent fine motor coordination; frequent hand coordination; constant foot coordination; constant balance; constant walking; occasional sitting.

PDC Level: HEAVY

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