Senior Living Dining Experience Leader

Socket.dev; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid life and disability

PTO & six paid holidays

403(b) with 3% employer match

Fitness center access

Life, AD&D

Tuition assistance and scholarships

Employee assistance program

Legal services, home/auto insurance, &

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Covenant Living is seeking a Dining Room Manager to lead front‑of‑house dining operations across Residential Living and Assisted Living communities. You will supervise servers and dietary aides, coach staff, and coordinate with nursing and resident services to deliver restaurant‑quality dining experiences for residents, families and guests.

This role fosters hospitality, compliance and teamwork within an IDT, conducts dining and nutritional assessments, plans events, and ensures safety,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 2+ years of restaurant, senior living, hospitality, or related food service leadership experience.
• 1+ year of leadership experience is preferred.
• ServSafe Certification required upon hire.
• Experience with older adults, assisted living, healthcare, or hospitality environments preferred.
• Ability to motivate and energize teams.
• Ability to navigate difficult conversations.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to lift up to 30 pounds and be mobile in dining areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of dining servers and dietary aides through hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, and performance management.
• Provide hands‑on leadership in daily dining operations, assisting with service, resident interactions, dining room setup, and floor management.
• Ensure an exceptional dining experience by maintaining high standards of hospitality, service excellence, and resident satisfaction.
• Oversee front‑of‑house operations for Residential Living and Assisted Living dining venues, including satellite kitchenettes.
• Collaborate with culinary, nursing, and resident services teams to support residents’ nutritional and dining needs.
• Serve as an active member of the IDT, contributing to resident care planning and support.
• Complete dining and nutritional assessments for Assisted Living residents as required.
• Coordinate with nursing leadership to ensure residents’ diets and accommodations are addressed.
• Meet with residents and families to discuss dining concerns and preferences.
• Maintain regulatory documentation, food safety records, and operational logs.
• Monitor cleanliness, sanitation, and organization standards in dining spaces and satellite kitchen areas.
• Assist in planning and coordinating special events and private gatherings.
• Support operations during emergencies, staffing shortages, or special circumstances.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and supply monitoring.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Supervisory skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Inventory management

Ordering processes

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Covenant Living is seeking a Dining Room Manager to lead front‑of‑house dining operations across Residential Living and Assisted Living communities. You will supervise servers and dietary aides, coach staff, and coordinate with nursing and resident services to deliver restaurant‑quality dining experiences for residents, families and guests.

This role fosters hospitality, compliance and teamwork within an IDT, conducts dining and nutritional assessments, plans events, and ensures safety,