Lead Server

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc; Laguna Niguel (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Competitive Benefits

Earned Income via Dayforce Wallet

Easy Shift Scheduling with Mobile App

Recognition and Rewards Program

Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay

Job summary

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. in Laguna Niguel, CA, is seeking a Dining Services Manager to lead a full-service dining operation for our resident community.

You will train and mentor dining staff, supervise back-of-house and front-of-house operations, and maintain high resident satisfaction through excellent service and food safety standards. Two years of waitstaff experience and a high school diploma are preferred, with strong organizational skills and the ability to supervise others

Qualifications

• 2 years prior experience as a waitperson in a full-service restaurant (preferred).
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have knowledge of proper dining room etiquette 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 dining services staff and maintain high resident satisfaction.
• Supervise back-of-house and front-of-house operations for smooth service.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are upheld.
• Coordinate with the team to deliver excellent dining experiences.

Skills

Waitstaff experience

Leadership

Customer service

Training and mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our mission at Watermark Retirement Communities is to create extraordinary and innovative communities where people thrive. For Watermark, community includes more than just the wonderful residents we serve on a daily basis. It also includes our dedicated team of professionals who bring our mission to life. We are excited you are considering joining our team. At Watermark we believe a new era of Senior Living starts with you!

We have been a leader in senior housing for over 30 years, but we are not content to rest on our reputation. As a Watermark associate, you will have the opportunity to deploy your talents to their fullest as we drive the next 30 years of innovation in the senior housing industry. At Watermark we believe the next era in Senior Living excellence starts with you!

We are looking for the individual that believes the dining experience for our residents would nourish their souls! For us this is about running a finely tuned operation that would be the envy of any 5-star restaurant. In this position you will train and mentor the dining services talent, run a smooth back of house and front of house and keep resident satisfaction high.

If you have experience in food service management, you are looking for a career opportunity in an industry that provides amazing services for our senior population then we would like to meet you!

What you will need for this position:

• 2 years prior experience as a waitperson in a full service restaurant, preferred
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have knowledge of proper dining room etiquette 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

What you will get from us:

• Competitive Wages
• Competitive Benefits
• Get Immediate Access to Earned Income Through Dayforce Wallet
• Easy Shift Scheduling with Mobile App
• Recognition and Rewards Program
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay
• 401k Program
• Associate Discounts
• Education and Training Programs Available

Compensation: $22.00 per hour paid bi-weekly

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LBGTQ – proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations.

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate at Watermark or its affiliates via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Watermark as a result of the referral or through other means.