Dining Services Supervisor

NexDine; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NexDine is seeking a hands-on Dining Room Supervisor to support the Dining Room Manager in the daily operations of a vibrant Independent Living community in Sarasota. You’ll be on the floor with the team, serving, bussing, greeting residents, resolving concerns, and helping ensure every meal feels welcoming and well-run.

This role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and service in a fast-paced hospitality environment, with opportunities to train staff and advance within NexDine’s hospitality family.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, hospitality, or dining room leadership experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
• A positive attitude and genuine enjoyment of working with older adults.
• Reliable, organized, and able to take initiative without constant direction.
• Team-oriented mindset with the confidence to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise and support dining room service while working on the floor with the team.
• Greet residents and guests, assist with seating, and foster a warm, community-focused dining experience.
• Take food and beverage orders and provide attentive table service.
• Bus tables, reset dining areas, and maintain cleanliness throughout service.
• Handle resident questions and concerns with professionalism and care.
• Assist with reservations, takeout orders, and special requests.
• Build and organize takeout meals accurately and efficiently.
• Support setup, service, and breakdown for catering and special events.
• Help train, coach, and motivate servers to maintain service standards.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service flow.
• Step in as a leader on shift when the Dining Room Manager is unavailable.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Job description

Who We Are:NEXDINE Hospitality’s family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services to businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior living, and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed programs. The NEXDINE Experience is responsive, transparent, and authentic. Learn more at www.NEXDINE.com.Job DetailsPosition: Dining Room SupervisorLocation: Sarasota, FLSchedule: Full timeHourly Rate: $19.00-$20.00/hrPay Frequency: Weekly – Direct DepositWhat We Offer You:Generous Compensation & Benefits PackageHealth, Dental & Vision InsuranceCompany-Paid Life Insurance401(k) Savings PlanPaid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick TimeEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Career Growth OpportunitiesVarious Employee Perks and RewardsJob Summary:We are seeking a hands-on, self-starting Dining Room Supervisor to support the Dining Room Manager in the daily operations of a vibrant Independent Living community. This is a working supervisor role, meaning you’ll be right alongside the team—serving, bussing, greeting residents, resolving concerns, and helping ensure every meal feels welcoming and well-run.If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships, and take pride in hospitality, this role offers the perfect blend of leadership, teamwork, and service.Key Responsibilities:Actively supervise and support dining room service while working on the floor with the teamGreet residents and guests, assist with seating, and foster a warm, community-focused dining experienceTake food and beverage orders and provide attentive table serviceBus tables, reset dining areas, and maintain cleanliness throughout serviceHandle resident questions and concerns with professionalism and careAssist with reservations, takeout orders, and special requestsBuild and organize takeout meals accurately and efficientlySupport setup, service, and breakdown for catering and special eventsHelp train, coach, and motivate servers to maintain service standardsCommunicate effectively with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service flowStep in as a leader on shift when the Dining Room Manager is unavailablePhysical & Work Environment Responsibilities:This is an active, on-your-feet role, including:Standing and walking for 6–7 hours per shiftLifting and carrying trays, dish racks, and supplies (up to 40 lbs)Working in a busy, fast-paced, and sometimes hot kitchen environmentNavigating tight spaces during peak meal periodsQualifications:Previous restaurant, hospitality, or dining room leadership experience preferredStrong customer service and communication skillsAbility to multitask and stay calm under pressureA positive attitude and genuine enjoyment of working with older adultsReliable, organized, and able to take initiative without constant directionTeam-oriented mindset with the confidence to lead by example