Senior Living Dining Room Leader – On‑Floor Coaching

NEXDINE Hospitality; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 1,798,000 - 1,893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Compensation & Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career Growth Opportunities

Various Employee Perks and Rewards

Job summary

NEXDINE Hospitality in Sarasota, FL is seeking a hands-on Dining Room Supervisor to support the Dining Room Manager in the daily operations of a vibrant Independent Living community.

This is a working supervisor role, right on the floor with the team—serving, bussing, greeting residents, resolving concerns, and helping ensure every meal feels welcoming and well-run. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy hospitality, this role offers leadership, teamwork, and service.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant, hospitality, or dining room leadership experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
• A positive attitude and genuine enjoyment of working with older adults.
• Reliable, organized, and able to take initiative without constant direction.
• Team-oriented mindset with the confidence to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise and support dining room service while working on the floor with the team.
• Greet residents and guests, assist with seating, and foster a warm, community-focused dining experience.
• Take food and beverage orders and provide attentive table service
• Bus tables, reset dining areas, and maintain cleanliness throughout service
• Handle resident questions and concerns with professionalism and care
• Assist with reservations, takeout orders, and special requests
• Build and organize takeout meals accurately and efficiently
• Support setup, service, and breakdown for catering and special events
• Help train, coach, and motivate servers to maintain service standards
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to ensure smooth service flow
• Step in as a leader on shift when the Dining Room Manager is unavailable

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Team leadership

Calm under pressure

Job description

NEXDINE Hospitality in Sarasota, FL is seeking a hands-on Dining Room Supervisor to support the Dining Room Manager in the daily operations of a vibrant Independent Living community.

This is a working supervisor role, right on the floor with the team—serving, bussing, greeting residents, resolving concerns, and helping ensure every meal feels welcoming and well-run. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy hospitality, this role offers leadership, teamwork, and service.