Dining Room Manager

Wingate Living; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 43,680 - 47,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Wingate Living's Dining Room Manager will oversee dining services for residents in the dining room and event spaces, ensuring a high-quality, person-centered dining experience and coordinating a strong server team.

You will work with the Culinary Services Director on operations, training staff, scheduling shifts, and maintaining menus and service standards; weekend coverage is required.

This full-time role in Providence RI offers health, dental, vision benefits and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in food service, with at least one year of supervisory experience.
• Current ServSafe certificate required or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of culinary service environment, kitchen equipment, and buffet catering.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and supervise staff directly when required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all dining services for residents in the dining room and designated areas.
• Ensures the dining room is clean, prepared, and staffed to Wingate standards prior to service.
• Greets, seats, and assists residents throughout meal service.
• Maintains order of service for meals, including pre-bussing and clearing.
• Monitors dining room inventory and coordinates replenishment with management.
• Communicates with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation and revenue capture.
• Assists with department operations, event planning, and menu presentation; attends meetings as requested.
• Conducts orientation and ongoing training for dining room staff; enforces uniform policy.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Staff supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard

Schedule: Full Time

11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Salary: $21.00 - $23.00

Benefits: 401K, Health, Dental, Vision Insurance.

Your Career. Your Calling. Our Commitment to Exceptional Care.

At Wingate Living, we're more than just senior living--we're builders of lifestyles, friendships, and communities you'll be proud to be part of. As a family-owned company with over 30 years of experience throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we offer a unique blend of healthcare and hospitality through a full continuum of premier services.

Job Purpose:

The Dining Room Manager provides a fine dining experience for residents and their guests, builds and manages a strong server team, and supports the marketing of the community.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversees all dining services for residents in the dining room, function rooms, and other designated areas, assisting in any area that needs attention.
• Ensures the dining room is clean, prepared, and staffed in accordance with Wingate standards prior to each meal service.
• Greets, seats, and assists residents throughout meal service, anticipating and fulfilling needs in a timely manner.
• Maintains the proper order of service for all meals, including pre-bussing, dessert service, wine service, and clearing and resetting the dining room.
• Monitors and maintains dining room inventory including beverages, condiments, tableware, glassware, china, and linens; communicates replenishment needs to the appropriate manager.
• Communicates with kitchen staff to ensure room trays are prepared and ready on time; captures and submits meal revenue.
• Assists the Culinary Services Director with efficient department operations, event planning, and menu presentation; attends meetings as requested.
• Conducts orientation and ongoing training for dining room staff; monitors compliance with company uniform policy.
• Schedules shifts and assigns work to ensure proper staffing levels; supervises and secures the closing of the dining area.
• Monitors the printing and distribution of daily menus.
• Serves wine and appetizers at happy hour and marketing events.
• Committed to person-centered care and Wingate's 5 Star service standards, with an emphasis on continual improvement.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct, and reports any known or suspected violations to the appropriate manager.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in food service, with at least one year of supervisory experience required.
• Current ServSafe certificate required or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of culinary service environment, kitchen equipment, and buffet catering.
• Strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and supervise staff directly when required. #IDWLRBB