Part-Time Dining Room Supervisor / Host

Nutrition Management Services Company; Village of Goshen (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nutrition Management Services Company is seeking a dependable Dining Room Supervisor / Host to oversee evening service in our Independent Living dining room. This hands-on role leads a team, ensures a welcoming dining experience for residents and their guests, and coordinates seating, flow, and standards.

Schedule: 3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., five days per week (25 hours); responsibilities include staffing, training, and collaboration with culinary staff.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, hospitality, or senior living dining experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead by example and stay calm during busy meal periods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise waitstaff to ensure attentive, courteous, and efficient service.
• Greet residents and guests, coordinate seating, and manage dining room flow.
• Prepare staff schedules, assign sections, and coordinate coverage.
• Lead pre-service briefings to review menus and service expectations.
• Maintain table settings, dining room cleanliness, and staff professionalism.
• Coordinate with culinary team for timely meals and accurate orders.
• Communicate resident preferences and dietary needs to staff.
• Address concerns promptly; refer unresolved issues to management.
• Train and coach staff on service standards and hospitality.
• Assist with serving, clearing, and resetting tables as needed.
• Oversee opening/closing duties; prep dining room for next service.
• Report staffing, maintenance, and service issues to management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Guest Service

Hospitality

Job description

We are seeking a dependable, personable Dining Room Supervisor / Host to oversee evening service in our Independent Living dining room. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys hospitality, leading a team, and creating a welcoming dining experience for residents and their guests.ResponsibilitiesSupervise and support waitstaff to ensure attentive, courteous, and efficient service.Greet residents and guests, coordinate seating, and manage the flow of the dining room.Prepare staff schedules, assign service sections, and coordinate coverage.Conduct brief pre-service meetings to review menus, assignments, and service expectations.Maintain standards for table settings, dining room appearance, cleanliness, and staff professionalism.Work closely with the culinary team to ensure timely meal service and accurate orders.Communicate resident preferences, special requests, and dietary needs to the appropriate staff.Address resident concerns promptly and respectfully, referring unresolved issues to management.Train and coach staff on service standards and resident hospitality.Assist with serving, clearing, and resetting tables as needed.Oversee opening and closing duties and ensure the dining room is ready for the next service.Report staffing needs, maintenance concerns, and service issues to management.Schedule: 3:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., five days per week (25 hours weekly)QualificationsPrevious restaurant, hospitality, or senior living dining experience preferred.Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.Ability to lead by example and remain calm during busy meal periods.A patient, respectful approach and a genuine enjoyment of working with older adults.Ability to be on your feet and assist with routine dining room duties throughout the shift.Reliable availability for the stated schedule.To ApplyPlease submit your résumé and availability for consideration.