Temporary Dining Room Coordinator

Belmont-Village-Buffalo-Grove; Long Grove (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

BV Cares

Discounts

CE Courses

Milestone Celebrations

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living in Illinois is seeking a Temporary Dining Room Coordinator to manage the on-site restaurant operations, including hiring, supervising, and training front-of-house staff, and supporting meal service and special events.

Under the guidance of the Chef Manager, you will build a positive dining culture, coordinate guest seating, and work with residents and departments to deliver exceptional hospitality across all meals.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Experience supervising dining in senior living or hospitality.
• Strong English communication, written and verbal.
• Ability to train staff and enforce safety standards.
• Flexible schedule to meet dining program needs.
• Proficient with tablets and laptops.

Responsibilities

• Lead dining room servers and ensure exceptional service.
• Oversee dining spaces cleanliness and readiness.
• Coordinate guest seating and event planning.
• Collaborate with Sales, Activities, and residents on events.
• Address feedback professionally.
• Assist Chef Manager with scheduling and training.
• Support across teams to align with goals.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in dining areas.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Training

Communication

Flexibility

Tech literacy

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Tablet use

Job description

At Belmont Village Senior Living you’ll find a unique balance of innovative, research-based programming with best-in-class care and resident-centered living. Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and award-winning Memory Care, we offer a vibrant and intellectually rich community where seniors can thrive as they age, actively shaped by employees, residents and neighbors.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Temporary Dining Room Coordinator, you will manage the total dining room operation in our on-site restaurant including hiring, supervising and training of our restaurant servers. This position is a hands‑on supervisory position assisting with the restaurant meal service, special events and room service delivery as needed. You will develop lasting relationships with residents and guests in our restaurant style dining room. Supported by our experienced Chef Manager, you’ll help cultivate a culture of collaboration and excellence in dining and hospitality. If you have relevant experience and a passion for learning, leading, and inspiring others, we’d love to connect with you!

YOUR TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and actively support dining room servers, ensuring exceptional food service and hospitality
• Oversee the cleanliness and organization of our dining spaces, including the Bistro and Dining Room
• Coordinate guest seating and maintain dining room readiness for every meal service
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing, Activities, and residents to plan and execute special events
• Address resident and guest feedback with professionalism and care
• Assist the Chef Manager in building a positive workplace culture by training front of house employees in safety protocols, food handling, and dining area cleanliness
• Collaborate with community leadership, regional teams, and corporate support to align with organizational goals
• Assist the Chef Manager with front of house staff schedules, interviewing, training, and task delegation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous dining supervisor experience in senior living, restaurant, hotel, or comparable service industry
• Knowledge of dining etiquette and hospitality standards with the ability to train others
• Knowledge of cleaning standards in a commercial food operation
• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English
• Ability to work flexible schedule as the needs of the dining program require
• Must be able to effectively use company issued electronic devices such as tablets, smartphones, and laptops for job-related tasks
• Must be comfortable learning and adapting to new software tools and platforms as required
• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community

Please note that the above Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

BELMONT VILLAGE PERKS

• Career Growth and Training programs led by Belmont Village subject matter experts
• BV Cares direct employee support program for severe and unexpected hardships
• Exclusive discounts and offers from leading retailers and brands
• Complimentary unlimited continuing education courses
• Celebration of Employee Milestones and Achievements
• Referral bonus opportunities

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Belmont Village Senior Living owns, manages, and operates luxury senior living communities across the United States and in Mexico City, Mexico. Our diverse teams are composed of servant leaders who thrive in hands‑on, fast-paced, and physically active roles. Our most successful team members are deeply committed to serving seniors and align closely with our core values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Dignity, Integrity, Ownership, and Learning. With a strong strategic development plan in place, Belmont Village is proud to provide a wide range of opportunities for internal growth and career advancement.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

This is a temporary position and is not eligible for benefits. Belmont Village Senior Living offers full‑time regular employees medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits along with Paid Time Off, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) savings with employer match, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance.

EOE

Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.