Dining Services Manager — Elevate Resident Experience

Sunnyside Communities; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Sunnyside Communities in Harrisonburg seeks a Food & Beverage Manager to direct Highlands Dining operations, oversee purchasing, staffing, scheduling, and training while ensuring a high-quality dining experience for residents, guests, and staff.

You will manage budgets, food safety, and calendar events, coordinate catering, and lead a team to deliver exceptional service and strong resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience, preferably in food service.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, ABC laws and regulations, and menu planning.
• Strong customer service, planning, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily dining operations and set goals for Highlands Dining venues.
• Ensure high-quality food, service, and resident satisfaction.
• Respond professionally to resident and guest needs, questions, and concerns.
• Maintain budgets, control costs, and oversee purchasing and inventory.
• Coordinate catering events and supervise staff and training.
• Lead staffing, scheduling, and performance reviews; coach and develop team.
• Identify improvement ideas and stay informed on industry trends.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Sunnyside Communities in Harrisonburg seeks a Food & Beverage Manager to direct Highlands Dining operations, oversee purchasing, staffing, scheduling, and training while ensuring a high-quality dining experience for residents, guests, and staff.

You will manage budgets, food safety, and calendar events, coordinate catering, and lead a team to deliver exceptional service and strong resident satisfaction.