Restaurant Coordinator

Atria Senior Living, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Annual anniversary rewards

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living, Inc. is seeking a Restaurant Coordinator in New York, NY to manage dining operations and ensure superior resident and guest experiences. The role collaborates with the Food & Beverage Director to maintain dining standards and resident satisfaction.

The position requires strong organizational and customer-service skills, with prior wait staff or dining room experience. Full-time role with benefits and opportunities to lead special events and banquets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 2 years in dining room or restaurant wait staff experience.
• Working knowledge of basic kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or employees.
• Experience in banquets or special events planning.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) required.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the dining room and serve all customers (residents, guests, family).
• Provide high level of customer service and promote a restaurant-style atmosphere.
• Coach and train wait staff per company guidelines.
• Maintain teamwork and cooperation among staff.
• Assist Restaurant Manager with staff scheduling.
• Assist with planning and execution of dining enhancement programs.

Skills

Organization skills

Time management

Problem resolution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Restaurant Coordinator

Job Location: USA-NY-New York

Overview

Born out of a partnership between Atria Senior Living and Related Companies, Coterie is a new luxury brand that re-imagines what senior living can be. From stunning architecture and thoughtful design to state-of-the‑art fitness facilities and curated culinary offerings, every aspect of life at Coterie is meant to support the individual – and community – in reaching new heights. We elevate wellness and strive to anticipate every need to offer a life more inspired.

Atria Senior Living’s Coterie brand has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Community employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees.
• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)

*Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of 2 years of dining room or restaurant wait staff experience.
• Working knowledge of basic kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or employees.
• Previous experience in banquets or special event planning.
• Basic Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel required.

Responsibilities

The Restaurant Coordinator is responsible for the opening and/or closing of the dining room, serving all customers including residents, guests, and family members.

• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Work closely with the Food & Beverage Director and/or Restaurant Manager to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Coach and train the new and current wait staff in accordance with company guidelines.
• Create a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation among all staff.
• Assist the Restaurant Manager in the management of work schedules for wait staff.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of the Art of Atria Dining enhancement programs.
• Able to maintain par levels for items such as linen, table setting supplies, and uniforms.
• Adheres to and trains staff on Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices.
• Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• When applicable, acquaint new residents with menus, seating, dining options, and hours.
• Set tables in accordance with Company standards.
• Serve residents' and guests’ beverages as requested.
• Review daily menu with residents and takes and deliver accurate meal orders to residents and guests.
• Remove used or soiled plates, utensils, glasses, linen from the dining room as needed.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing carpet, tables, chairs, condiment containers, and equipment used in the dining room.
• Communicate resident likes and dislikes to Food & Beverage Director and/or Restaurant manager for menu planning purposes and resident satisfaction.
• Attend Pre-Meal stand-up held for all dining and kitchen staff.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Salary Range

The wage range for this position is $28.00/hr - $33.60/hr, dependent on prior work history and experience