Dining Services Manager

Mosaic Management; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mosaic Management is seeking a Dining Services Manager to lead and develop our dining team across facilities in Washington state. You will oversee all aspects of daily meal prep, service quality, and regulatory compliance while coaching staff for peak performance.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, menu planning, and ensuring safety standards. This role requires hands-on leadership and a commitment to resident satisfaction and team growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary or dietary training preferred.
• 2+ years supervisory dining services experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, budgeting, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to lift 40-50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and senior living dietary requirements.
• Experience planning menus and coordinating special events.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage dining services staff, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and evaluation.
• Coach and mentor team to build a high-performing unit.
• Conduct regular team huddles to communicate updates and service standards.
• Maintain staffing levels to meet service needs and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee daily meal preparation, cooking, plating, and portion control.
• Assist in kitchen during peak times and expediting meals.
• Model Mosaic’s core values in all interactions.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Dietary requirements knowledge

Food safety standards knowledge

Budgeting & cost control knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; culinary or dietary training preferred

Job description

Dining Services Manager

We are committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative community where team members bring professionalism, compassion, and integrity to every interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management
• Recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate dining services staff.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to build a high-performing team.
• Conduct regular team huddles to communicate updates, reinforce service standards, and address challenges.
• Promote employee engagement, teamwork, and retention by recognizing performance and supporting professional development.
• Ensure staffing levels are maintained to meet service needs and regulatory requirements.
• Model professionalism, respect, and Mosaic’s core values in all interactions.
• Food Service Operations
• Oversee all aspects of daily meal preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure quality, portion control, and consistency.
• Assist hands-on in the kitchen as needed, including prepping, cooking, plating, and expediting meals during peak times.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent; formal culinary or dietary training preferred.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in dining services, preferably in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, budgeting, and cost control.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to lift 40-50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and senior living dietary requirements.
• Experience planning menus and coordinating special events.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off