Dining Room Supervisor

Carroll Lutheran Village - a Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland Community; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Carroll Lutheran Village is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Dining Room Supervisor to lead meal service in the main dining room and support catering operations for residents and guests.

The role emphasizes staff supervision, adherence to sanitation and safety standards, and participation in training. It offers a stable schedule within a not-for-profit, people-first environment at our Westminster campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in food service, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation, safety, and food handling regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee meal service in the main dining room, ensuring timely, attractive, and proper meal delivery with courteous, professional service.
• Ensure all staff maintain clean, complete uniforms and uphold high standards of personal hygiene.
• Plan, schedule, set up, and break down catering functions; assist with menu planning.
• Train and mentor wait staff on proper serving techniques following 5-star service guidelines.
• Provide coaching, counseling, and corrective action as needed.
• Serve as the lead decision-maker in the Dining Room Manager's absence and manage staff callouts.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and equipment while demonstrating respect for facility property and co-workers.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and participate in required training programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff leadership

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team at Carroll Lutheran Village!

We are currently seeking a dedicated Full-Time Dining Room Supervisor to join our caring and mission-driven community. This position is scheduled between 10:00am and 7:00pm, with shifts typically running from 10:00am- 6:00pm or 11:00am - 7:00pm based on operational needs. The schedule includes one weekday off each week and every other weekend off, providing a balanced and consistent work schedule. The Dining Room Supervisor oversees café, wait, and sanitation staff to ensure efficient and high-quality dining service. This role also assists with planning, staffing, setup, and breakdown of catering functions to support a seamless and positive dining experience for residents and guests. At Carroll Lutheran Village, we're more than just a workplace. We're a not-for-profit organization that puts people first. That means valuing every resident we serve and every team member who supports them. Here, your work is more than a job. It's a meaningful part of something bigger.

Come see the difference!

What You'll Do As a CLV Dining Room Supervisor

• Oversee meal service in the main dining room, ensuring timely, attractive, and proper meal delivery with courteous, professional service.
• Ensure all staff maintain clean, complete uniforms and uphold high standards of personal hygiene.
• Plan, schedule, set up, and break down catering functions; assist with menu planning.
• Train and mentor wait staff on proper serving techniques following 5-star service guidelines.
• Provide coaching, counseling, and corrective action as needed.
• Serve as the lead decision-maker in the Dining Room Manager's absence and manage staff callouts.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and equipment while demonstrating respect for facility property and co-workers.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and participate in required training programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

All the Great Incentives You Get as a CLV Team Member!

A Strong Total Compensation Package Including

• Competitive wages
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Scholarship opportunities

Qualifications

What You’ll Need as a Dining Room Supervisor:

Education | Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in food service, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation, safety, and food handling regulations and best practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

At Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland (LSMMD), we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and valued. We believe our organization's strength comes from the unique perspectives each team member brings. LSMMD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring practices reflect our core values of respect, compassionate service, trust, integrity, community, and innovation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively promote a culture of inclusion and equity in all aspects of our organization.

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