Dining Room Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Dining Room Manager is responsible for the overall operation, coordination, appearance and maintenance of the dining area and waitress station and ensuring that courteous and efficient services are delivered.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Supervises the physical appearance of the dining room and waitress stations including table pedestals, chairs, rugs, drapes, flooring tiles, light fixtures, etc.
• Supervises the appearance of dining room tables, including table linens, napkins, silverware, table setup, centerpieces, etc.
• Supervises Dining Room personnel on all shifts, staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, and evaluation of Dining Room Staff.
• Selects, trains, evaluates, and recommends/carries out discipline all Dining Room personnel.
• Assigns specific job and spot checking to ensure standards are met.
• Maintains pertinent and appropriate records, reports, files, schedules, and studies. Ensure that posted work schedule meets all staffing/labor/budget guidelines.
• Ensures that all policies and procedures related to safety and health are followed, including but not limited to MSDS information, safe work practices, infection control and universal precautions.
• Promotes teamwork within the department and between departments to ensure smooth operations and quality service.

Other Duties:

• Assists in development, implementation and maintenance of written dining room service objectives and standards of practice with procedures for implementation.
• Assists in assuring staff education is provided to dining room personnel in accordance with the staff education plan, plus provides on the job training for dining room personnel.
• Ensures that dining room service follows all local, federal and state regulations in relation to service, sanitation and personnel.
• Participates in cost control measures.
• Inspects equipment to determine repair or maintenance needs and cleanliness.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of two years supervisory experience in “front of the house operations” within restaurant, hotel, club, or similar institution.
• Prefer Post-Secondary Education in hospitality management or dining room operations.
• Excellent Interpersonal and Social Skills to work effectively with residents, patients, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, subordinates, and other outside contacts.
• Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
• Light to moderate physical effort 90% of the time. Must be able to stand and walk 90% of the workday; ability to stoop, bend and stretch frequently; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently. Must be able to see, hear, and speak.
• Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu, and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Light to moderate physical effort 90% of the time. Must be able to stand and walk 90% of the workday; ability to stoop, bend and stretch frequently; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently. Must be able to see, hear, and speak.

Freedom Village of Bradenton is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Freedom Village of Bradenton makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,950.00 - $63,154.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
At Freedom Village of Bradenton, you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or be eligible for an exemption.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bradenton, FL 34209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Restaurant management: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location