Senior Living Dining Services Supervisor

Discovery Management Group; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early access to earned wages

Flexible scheduling options

Paid time off and Holidays

Comprehensive benefit package

401(K) with employer match

Paid training

Opportunities for growth and advance

Company provided uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Discovery Management Group’s Discovery Village Farmington is seeking a Culinary Services Supervisor to lead dining room operations and the dining services team. You will ensure a welcoming, high-quality dining experience for residents while upholding safety and service excellence.

The role requires managing meal times, supervising staff, and maintaining budgets, with a focus on resident satisfaction and staff development. A flexible schedule including evenings and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience in fine dining or high-end food service.
• Previous dining room supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and support team members.
• Commitment to delivering a high-quality dining experience for residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Culinary Services with oversight of dining room operations and supervision of dining services team members.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach while managing dining room traffic flow and balancing service responsibilities among team members.
• Ensure leadership presence during meal times by greeting and seating residents, addressing concerns, and confirming satisfaction.
• Prepare staff schedules and assign tasks including table assignments, side work, and closing duties.
• Ensure team members meet standards for uniform appearance, customer service, and food handling practices.
• Train dining room team members on operating procedures, service standards, and menu education.
• Support efficient dining room operations within budgeted guidelines.
• Promote resident engagement and interact with residents during meal times to monitor satisfaction and address concerns.
• Ensure floor charts, table layouts, and dining room setups are accurate and properly maintained.
• Assist servers with table service as needed to support smooth operations.
• Record and track daily dining room sales transactions.
• Assist with ordering in assigned areas such as beverage or liquor inventory while maintaining budget compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Discovery Management Group’s Discovery Village Farmington is seeking a Culinary Services Supervisor to lead dining room operations and the dining services team. You will ensure a welcoming, high-quality dining experience for residents while upholding safety and service excellence.

The role requires managing meal times, supervising staff, and maintaining budgets, with a focus on resident satisfaction and staff development. A flexible schedule including evenings and weekends is expected.