Dining Services Manager

Mosaicms; Vancouver, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; 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

Mosaicms is seeking a Dining Services Manager in Washington to lead our dining program for a senior living or healthcare setting. You will supervise and mentor staff, ensure safe, high-quality meals, and manage menus, events, and dietary requirements.

You will partner with culinary and operations teams to maintain service excellence, uphold regulatory compliance, and foster a collaborative work environment that reflects Mosaic’s values.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary/dietary training preferred.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in dining services
• 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; recruit, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate
• 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
• 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

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Menu planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal culinary/dietary training

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