Front of House Dining Manager

Solera Senior Living; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate pay

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

401(k)

Paid holidays

EAP

Employee discounts

Job summary

Solera Senior Living is seeking a Front of House Dining Manager in Bethesda to lead our dining room service team and deliver warm, attentive hospitality to residents, families, and guests. You will guide daily dining operations, service standards, scheduling, and team training in a senior living setting.

The ideal candidate brings hospitality leadership, strong communication, and a passion for creating memorable dining experiences while managing crew performance and ensuring top-quality

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in hospitality, dining services, or senior living environments.
• Strong communication, organization, and people-management skills.
• Ability to train, motivate, and uphold service standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house dining team to deliver excellent service.
• Oversee dining room setup, cleanliness, presentation, and ambiance.
• Ensure adherence to service etiquette, safety, and food handling practices.
• Support scheduling, onboarding, and ongoing staff development.
• Collaborate with culinary team for smooth dining-room/kitchen communication.
• Monitor resident satisfaction and address questions or concerns promptly.
• Assist with special events, private dining, and resident programming as needed.
• Maintain professional, welcoming presence with residents and guests.
• Ensure compliance with policies, sanitation standards, and regulations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Training & development

Flexible schedule

Job description

Front of House Dining Manager

Modena Reserve at Bethesda

Love to make a difference in the lives of seniors?

At Solera Senior Living, we are guided by our Core Values—Compassion, Communication, Commitment, and Creativity—in everything we do. We are seeking a Front of House Dining Manager who is passionate about hospitality, service excellence, and creating memorable dining experiences for residents, families, and guests.

What Solera Offers You

• A growing company with opportunities for career advancement
• Immediate pay access — no more waiting for payday
• Tuition reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Comprehensive medical benefits with discounted gym memberships
• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Perks and employee discount programs
• Supportive, team-oriented workplace culture

Position Overview

The Front of House Dining Manager is responsible for leading the dining room service team and ensuring residents receive warm, attentive, and professional hospitality during each dining experience. This role supports daily dining operations, service standards, team training, scheduling, and overall dining room presentation.

The ideal candidate has a strong hospitality mindset, enjoys leading and developing a team, and understands the importance of creating a welcoming and high‑quality dining experience in a senior living environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support front‑of‑house dining team members to deliver excellent service.
• Oversee dining room service, setup, cleanliness, presentation, and overall ambiance.
• Ensure team members follow service etiquette, hospitality standards, safety guidelines, and food handling practices.
• Support scheduling, training, onboarding, and ongoing development of dining staff.
• Partner closely with the culinary team to ensure smooth communication between the dining room and kitchen.
• Monitor resident satisfaction and respond to questions, concerns, and service needs in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with special events, private dining, community functions, and resident programming as needed.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and service‑focused presence with residents, families, guests, and team members.
• Help ensure compliance with community policies, sanitation standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in hospitality, restaurant, dining services, senior living, or a related service environment preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to train, motivate, and hold team members accountable to service standards.
• Passion for hospitality and creating meaningful experiences for seniors and their families.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, food handling, or senior living dining is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and special events as needed.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Annual flu vaccine required; medical and religious exemptions accepted.

Solera Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.