Senior Living Dining Room Leader

Merrill Gardens at The University; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Free daily meals

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Advance pay

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Merrill Gardens at The University is seeking a Dining Room Manager to lead front-of-house service for our senior living community in Seattle. You will supervise dining room staff, plan service flow, seating, and personalized resident experiences, and monitor dining quality and cleanliness.

The role emphasizes hospitality, team leadership, and adherence to food-handling standards. Requires a minimum of 3 years in dining operations and preferably prior management, with availability for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of dining room experience, preferably in a high-volume, full-service setting.
• Previous management or lead position experience preferred.
• Maintains or can obtain Food Handler’s Permit, as required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of front-of-house service and the training of dining room staff.
• Manage dining room operations for service quality, presentation, and cleanliness.
• Assign sections and tasks to leads and servers before shifts.
• Ensure proper resident seating, service, and personalized experiences.
• Monitor and analyze resident dining data for insights.
• Supervise training of new staff using Dining Services Training Guide.
• Foster positive interactions among residents and staff.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years dining room experience

Leadership/management experience

Food Handler’s Permit (pending)

Job description

The Merrill Gardens at The University is seeking a Dining Room Manager to lead front-of-house service for our senior living community in Seattle. You will supervise dining room staff, plan service flow, seating, and personalized resident experiences, and monitor dining quality and cleanliness.

The role emphasizes hospitality, team leadership, and adherence to food-handling standards. Requires a minimum of 3 years in dining operations and preferably prior management, with availability for