Dining Room Manager

Summit of Uptown; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Paid time off

PTO cash-out

Flexible pay

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment assistance

Employee assistance program

Emergency financial assistance

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Summit of Uptown is seeking a Dining Room Manager to lead the front-of-house team and deliver exceptional dining experiences for residents and guests. You will coach, develop staff, and ensure attentive service in a clean, well-organized dining room.

Join us to mentor a team, promote hospitality excellence, and contribute to a compassionate, high-quality living environment for residents. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience leading or training a customer service or dining team.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Passion for hospitality and creating meaningful experiences for others.
• Positive attitude and commitment to delivering excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the dining room team.
• Ensure every resident receives friendly, attentive, and personalized service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and sanitation.
• Train team members on customer service, serving techniques, table presentation, and dining room procedures.
• Support daily dining operations to ensure smooth, efficient service.
• Foster a welcoming atmosphere where residents feel valued and cared for.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer service

Communication

Hospitality

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dining Room Manager | Leadership Opportunity | $18.00–$20.50/hr

Summit of Uptown

Are you passionate about hospitality and leading a team that creates exceptional dining experiences? If you enjoy coaching others, delivering outstanding customer service, and making every meal memorable, we'd love to meet you.

Join The Arbor Company and discover a work family where you are respected, supported, and appreciated every day. We're proud to be recognized as a Great Place To Work® and one of only 20 companies named to Fortune Magazine's Best Workplaces in Aging Services.

What You'll Earn

• $18.00–$20.50 per hour, based on experience

Why Arbor Team Members Love Working Here

• Free meal every shift

• Paid Time Off for full-time and part-time team members

• Turn your PTO into cash

• Flexible pay options—get paid on your own schedule

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company matching

• Tuition assistance & student loan repayment assistance

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

• Emergency financial assistance

• Career growth opportunities and leadership development

• An inclusive, supportive workplace where you can build a long-term career

What You'll Do

As the Dining Room Manager, you'll lead the front-of-house dining team while creating an exceptional experience for our residents and guests.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, coach, and develop the dining room team

• Ensure every resident receives friendly, attentive, and personalized service

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and sanitation

• Train team members on customer service, serving techniques, table presentation, and dining room procedures

• Support daily dining operations to ensure smooth, efficient service

• Foster a welcoming atmosphere where residents feel valued and cared for

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Previous experience leading or training a customer service or dining team

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• A passion for hospitality and creating meaningful experiences for others

• A positive attitude and commitment to delivering excellent service

At The Arbor Company, our residents and our people are at the center of everything we do. If you're ready to lead a team, make a difference every day, and grow your career with a company that truly values its people, we'd love to hear from you.

The Arbor Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.