Dining Services Manager

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania; Whitemarsh Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-cost medical coverage option

Vacation and paid holidays

Paid lunch while working

Pay in lieu of benefits

Very competitive pay rates

Job summary

Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill is seeking a Dining Services Manager to lead the dining operations across all service areas. This full-time role includes oversight of HACCP-based safety programs, menu development, and collaboration with dietary management.

You will recruit and supervise staff, manage budgets, train on ServSafe and production skills, and coordinate resident-focused dining experiences Monday through Friday with every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hotel/hospitality management or equivalent.
• Five years of supervisor experience in hospitality industry or completion of an approved training program to attain proficiency in dining services.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and manage dining operations across service areas.
• Develop and monitor HACCP-based food safety and sanitation programs.
• Collaborate with dietary management to develop regular and therapeutic diets.
• Oversee food prep, service and storage ensuring quality and presentation.
• Assist in developing annual operating and capital budgets and manage procurement.
• Recruit, hire, train and supervise dietary and dining staff; conduct performance evaluations.
• Maintain communication with residents, staff and other departments; coordinate events.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's in hospitality management or equivalent

Approved dining services training program

Job description

Dining Services Manager

Full Time | Days/Evenings

Pay: Starting at $65,000/year (Based on experience)

Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill is hiring a Dining Services Manager. This is a Full Time position working Monday - Friday including every other weekend.

With over 145 years of providing award-winning care and services across the state of PA, Masonic Villages is driven by our Mission of Love to assists individuals in realizing their potential and enjoying the highest possible quality of life.

Why Choose Masonic Villages:

Each campus is supported by corporate leaders who are fully invested in our Mission of Love and hiring like-minded individuals who are committed to providing heartfelt customer service and contributing to our team environment. When you join our team you can expect:

Benefits/Perks for Full Time & Part Time staff:

• Industry-leading benefits such as $0 cost medical coverage option
• Vacation Time/Flex Time and Paid Holidays
• Paid Lunch (Paid while you work!)

Benefits/Perks for ALL staff:

• Option for pay in lieu of benefits.
• Pay on-demand. Access up to $500 of your earned wages in real-time.
• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement
• Discounts on meals
• Free Gym Membership
• Discounted Grocery gift cards
• Discounted tickets for movies, theme parks, hotels, and MORE!
• Shoe discounts
• Cell phone discounts
• Competitive pay rates to attract the best talent
• Employer matched Retirement Savings with free financial planning
• A commitment to growing our leaders, with at least 50% of our leadership positions being filled internally

What You'll Do:

As a Dining Services Manager you will carry out our Mission of Love by leading, coordinating and managing the dinign operations across all service areas.

Our Dining Services Manager is responsible for the following:

• Develop, implement and monitor Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) - based food safety and sanitation programs in compliance with regulatory guidelines. Establish and maintain master cleaning schedules, conduct audits and inspections of kitchens and dining rooms. Monitor food and equipment temperatures, perform test trays and meal rounds, and take corrective action for noncompliance. Reduce or eliminate risks of deficiencies by creating and executing corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with the Dietary management to develop and evaluate regular and therapeutic diets, ensuring nutritional adequacy. Execute dietary orders, process diet changes, and maintain updated diet and allergy rosters. Greet new residents, gather food preferences, and maintain effective communication regarding dietary needs. Develop and implement person-centered nutrition education for staff and residents.
• Oversee food preparation, service and storage to ensure quality, accuracy, and attractive presentation. Direct setup and service in dining rooms, including special events, theme meals, and banquets. Ensure timely and accurate therapeutic diet distribution and supplement preparation. Monitor quality indicators and participate in QAPI and quality improvement audits.
• Assist in developing and managing annual operating and capital budgets. Monitor financial performance, purchasing and inventory control; maintain records of meals served and monthly purchase summaries. Manage procurement of food, supplies, and equipment; oversee inventories, audits, and surplus product utilization. Control resources and materials, including menus, small wares, cleaning supplies, linens and dining room equipment.
• Recruit, hire, schedule, and supervise dietary and dining staff; oversee payroll and performance evaluations. Direct and support Assistant Managers and Supervisors in completing assignments. Conduct staff training programs, including ServSafe certification, food safety, and production skills. Develop and manage employee in-service training and establish internal equity among staff.
• Maintain effective communication and working relationships with residents, staff and other departments. Act as liaison for special functions and coordinate events with Recreation and other departments. Participate in daily production and weekly communication meetings with staff. Support leadership in reporting, audits and departmental planning.

What You Need as a Dining Services Manager:

• A bachelor's degree in hotel/hospitality management or equivalent, minimum of five years of supervisor experience in hospitality industry or completion of an approved training program to attain proficiency in developing and maintaining high quality of dining services with three years supervisory experience in managing an upscale dining environment preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication and proficiency with computer applications.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred.
• CPR and First Aid with ands-ons skills testing required upon or within three months of hire.