Dining Room Manager

Ativo-Senior-Living-of-Prescott-Valle; Prescott Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ativo-Senior-Living-of-Prescott-Valle seeks a Dining Room Manager to lead front-of-house dining operations in a senior living community. You will manage meal service, staffing, budgets, and resident satisfaction, reporting to the Culinary Services Director.

Responsibilities include hiring and training staff, ensuring health code compliance, scheduling, coordinating special events, and maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years supervisory experience in dining or healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of health codes and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dining room operations and service delivery.
• Hire, train and supervise dining room staff.
• Monitor budgets, labor costs and inventory.
• Coordinate with Culinary Director and kitchen for menu and service.
• Ensure compliance with health codes, safety and sanitation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff Management

Budgeting & Scheduling

Healthcare knowledge

Food Safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYThe Dining Room Manager supports the Culinary Services Director and oversees the front of house operations.RESPONSIBILITIESInclude but are not limited to the following:Provide overall dining room management, ensuring the smooth operation of the dining room, including meal service, staff scheduling, and adherence to quality standards.Hire, train, and manage dining room staff to ensure high levels of service.Collaborates with and supports the Culinary Services Director.Oversees the dining room budget, including labor costs, equipment procurement, and inventory control.Regularly interacts with residents to gather feedback on the dining experience, addressing any concerns or preferences, and implementing improvements as needed.Ensure that all dining services comply with health codes, safety regulations, and sanitation practices.Coordinate special dining events, theme dinners, and holiday meals, ensuring a positive and festive dining experience.Act as a liaison between the dining room, kitchen staff, and the Culinary Director to ensure effective communication and coordination of services.Monitor the presentation and quality of food served, ensuring it meets the facility’s standards and residents’ expectations.Create and manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage for all dining services while managing labor costs.Keep abreast of trends in dining service management, food safety, and dietary practices to continuously improve the service provided to residents.Supervisory Responsibility: Yes.QUALIFICATIONSEducation & Experience:Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar environment.Experience in a supervisory role.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Having positive and effective communication skills with residents and culinary team.Understanding of basic healthcare principles or practices.Familiarity with safety protocols and infection control measures.Understanding of basic food safety and sanitation principles.Demonstrated leadership experience, such as supervisory or team lead roles.Ability to provide physical assistance and support to residents with mobility challenges.Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and documenting observations.Capability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations.Problem-solving abilities to promptly address concerns or complaints, with the ability to quickly pivot from one task to the next.Demonstrate excellent customer service skills, with the ability to foster positive relationships.