Lead Server

Plymouth Harbor Incorporated; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth Harbor Incorporated, located in Sarasota, FL, seeks a Dining Supervisor to oversee daily dining services within the Assisted Living facility. The role includes managing dining staff, coordinating menu execution, and ensuring proper POS operations to support residents’ meals.

Responsibilities include inventory control, quality assurance during service, and collaboration with health services to meet residents’ dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Formal culinary educational training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure menus are printed and available as required.
• Enter/edit food items in the POS system.
• Manage the POS system and ensure staff are trained to use it.
• Maintain daily records for meal counts and ancillary charges.
• Facilitate inventory in the Starr pantry.

Skills

Staff management

POS system

Food service

Menu coordination

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Tools

POS software

Job description

700 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Plymouth Harbor is a beautiful, waterfront community where 500+ people live and work. You can be part of the important and highly-valued team that keeps it safe.
Work Schedule: Various shifts including weekends

The Dining Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Dining Manager AL/MC in all food services and managing all associated staff with dining service-related responsibilities within the Assisted Living facility.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure that all menus are printed and available as required.
• Enter/edit food items in the POS system.
• Manage the point of sale (POS) computer system and ensure that staff is trained appropriately to utilize it.
• Maintain appropriate records on a daily basis for meal counts, and any necessary ancillary charges.
• Facilitate maintaining appropriate inventory in the Starr pantry.

Staff Management

• Assist the Manager in managing all dining services staff and make assignments appropriate to the skill level of the team member.
• Ensure that the appropriate number of staff is scheduled to meet the needs of the residents, including planning for special events.
• Provide appropriate orientation and training for all team members in collaboration with the Dining Manager and Administrator of Assisted Living.

Dining Services Management

• Work in coordination with the Manager, Director of Dining Services/Executive Chef and Operations Manager to maintain appropriate inventory levels for all small wares and tabletop items necessary for meal service, room service, banquets, and take-out service.
• Conduct quality assurance audits of all dining room areas at least daily to review staff work assignments.
• Assist with greeting and seating of residents during meal service as needed.
• Ensure that residents are served the proper menu items for their assigned diet orders.
• Meet with residents throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
• Coordinate service in all dining areas during mealtimes and assist food servers as necessary to ensure the highest level of service is being provided, including the Atrium, Lido and Ringling.
• Conduct pre-service "line up" with service staff.
• Ensure effective communications between the front and back of the house.
• Ensure that dining room staff complete all required opening and closing side work responsibilities.
• Coordinate with Health Services to provide appropriate nutrition and hydration throughout the day.
• Collaborate with the Dietician as required by law and resident needs, as requested.

Sanitation

• Adhere to all sanitation and food handling protocols.
• Ensure that dining room and all associated service areas are kept tidy, clean, and free of dirt and dust.
• Facilitate inspections with county and state government as required by law.

Safety

• Administer the planned program, monitoring for unsafe practices and correct them with individuals.
• Report all accidents as required by law and facility policy.
• Obtain emergency medical aid when necessary.
• Include safety inspection as a part of the daily inspection for sanitation and housekeeping.
• Ensure department participation in required facility drills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Formal culinary educational training at a recognized school or university preferred.

Experience

• Comprehensive experience in dietary and/or dining services operations in a long-term setting.

700 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA