Lead Cook & Dining Mentor for Senior Living

The Hacienda Mission San Luis Rey; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

National and regional support

Growth opportunities

Exceptional company culture

Job summary

Watermark Retirement Communities in Oceanside, CA seeks a Dining Services Manager to lead food service operations for our senior living community. You will train and mentor dining staff, oversee both back-of-house and front-of-house activities, and uphold high resident satisfaction in a fine-tuned operation.

We value experience in full-service dining, strong supervision, and excellent customer service. This role offers strong benefits, regional support, and growth within a growing senior housing

Qualifications

• 3-5 years prior experience as a line cook in a full-service restaurant, preferred.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have knowledge of proper culinary techniques and food sanitation and safety
• Must have the ability to supervise and coordinate with others
• Outstanding customer service experience
• Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor the dining services talent.
• Run a smooth back of the house and front of the house and keep resident satisfaction high.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Organizational skills

Culinary techniques

Food sanitation

Training & mentoring

Supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Watermark Retirement Communities in Oceanside, CA seeks a Dining Services Manager to lead food service operations for our senior living community. You will train and mentor dining staff, oversee both back-of-house and front-of-house activities, and uphold high resident satisfaction in a fine-tuned operation.

We value experience in full-service dining, strong supervision, and excellent customer service. This role offers strong benefits, regional support, and growth within a growing senior housing