Dining Room Manager - Strong background in Food

Thomas Cuisine; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical Plans

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Thomas Cuisine is seeking a Dining Room Manager in Ashland, Oregon, to lead daily lunch and dinner service and create an exceptional dining experience for residents. This hands-on role manages the serving team, dining operations, scheduling, timecards, inventory, and safety audits, using the Full Count POS system.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma/GED and leadership experience in food service, with strong customer service skills and the ability to motivate staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in food service, hospitality, dining, or related environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate dining staff.
• Familiarity with scheduling, timecards, inventory, and food service operations.
• Comfortable using POS and operating systems such as Full Count.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead serving staff during lunch and dinner service.
• Take orders, run food, buss tables, and reset dining room.
• Create staff schedules and approve timecards.
• Perform safety audits and assist with inventory tracking.
• Maintain Full Count by editing menus and updating resident lists.
• Support a clean, organized, welcoming dining environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff leadership

Scheduling

Customer service

Communication

Food safety

Time management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Full Count POS

Job description

Dining Room Manager | Location: Ashland, OR.

REAL Food re-fined.

Dining Room Manager | Location: Ashland, OR.

Compensation: $60,000-$65,000 annually + 5% bonus eligibility | Full-Time

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday

Work Location: On-site

Job Summary

We are seeking a Dining Room Manager to lead daily lunch and dinner service while creating an exceptional dining experience for our residents. This hands-on role will lead the serving team, support day-to-day dining room operations, manage scheduling and timecards, assist with inventory and safety audits, and maintain information within our Full Count POS system.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage serving staff during lunch and dinner service.
• Assist with taking orders, running food, bussing tables, and cleaning and resetting the dining room.
• Create staff schedules and approve timecards.
• Perform safety audits and assist with inventory tracking.
• Maintain Full Count, including editing menus, updating specials, and adding or removing residents.
• Support a clean, organized, and welcoming dining environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in food service, hospitality, dining, or a related environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate food service staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining an organized, welcoming, and safe dining environment.
• Familiarity with scheduling, timecards, inventory, and food service operations.
• Comfortable learning and regularly using POS and operational systems such as Full Count.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation principles.
• Ability to frequently stand and walk and occasionally bend and lift up to 50 pounds.
• ServSafe Manager Certification, or ability to obtain.
• State/County Food Handler Certification, if required.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

Physical And Sensory Requirements

• This position works in a fast-paced food service environment with regular exposure to commercial kitchen equipment, cleaning chemicals, moderate noise levels, heat, steam, and temperature fluctuations. The role requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and perform movements such as bending, reaching, stooping, and twisting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

At Thomas Cuisine, our people are purposeful. They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our healthcare community.

What We Offer!

Life/Work Integration

• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Baby Bonding Leave
• Paid Elder Care Leave
• Paid Time Off (Accrued)
• Paid Holidays

Health & Wellness

• 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)
• Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)
• Voluntary HSA with Company Match
• Voluntary FSA
• Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)
• Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships, etc.)

Financial Wellness

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Employee, Spouse, and/or child(ren) Life Insurance, with AD&D

Plus

• A supportive, collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for growth

Who We Are

Founded in 1986, Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Our people are purposeful, they care about food and quality, and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish, but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our growing community.

Our commitment to you

At Thomas Cuisine, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey, and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture.

REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships