Dining Room Manager — Elevate Resident Dining Experience

Cogir-Senior-Living-2; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

On-site meals

Early pay (pay on demand)

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Dining Room Manager to lead daily front-of-house operations in our community restaurant. You will train staff, coordinate with the kitchen, handle special requests, resolve complaints, and ensure food safety standards are met while supporting a warm, hospitality-driven dining experience for residents.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, a passion for memorable dining, and flexibility to cover shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Food Handler Card/Serve Safe (or ability to obtain) with an understanding of kitchen and dining sanitation and food codes.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all food and beverage staff for front-of-house operations.
• Ensure resident satisfaction through a top-notch dining experience.
• Provide initial and ongoing training for dining room staff, including servers and support personnel.
• Prepare weekly schedules, adjust for community events, and maintain budget controls.
• Monitor table assignments and seating to accommodate resident needs and preferences.
• Organize and oversee special dining events, holiday celebrations, and themed meals.
• Assist in maintaining inventory control of food, alcohol, supplies, and equipment.
• Monitor all food handling procedures and service flow.
• Order and manage inventory of dining room supplies, including linens, utensils, and tableware.
• Build strong relationships with residents, addressing feedback, concerns, or special requests.
• Provide a safe and comfortable work environment while adhering to all company policies and procedures.
• Cover shifts resulting from call-offs.
• Ensure compliance with local health department regulations and Cogir Senior Living standards.

Skills

Food service management

Supervisory experience

Upscale dining

Customer service

Communication skills

Team leadership

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Handler/Serve Safe certification

Job description

Cogir Senior Living in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Dining Room Manager to lead daily front-of-house operations in our community restaurant. You will train staff, coordinate with the kitchen, handle special requests, resolve complaints, and ensure food safety standards are met while supporting a warm, hospitality-driven dining experience for residents.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, a passion for memorable dining, and flexibility to cover shifts.