Dining Room Manager

Job Information

Chatham Place at Mary Wade is searching for an Assisted Living Dining Room Manager to promote optimal dining experience for our residents. 

Schedule: Full-Time: 40 hours per week: 

Hourly Rate: $22.00 to $24.00 (Based on Experience)

Must be flexible with schedule and able to work on weekends

Previous Assisted Living Dining experience a plus. 

Chatham Place is the Assisted Living / Memory Care Community that is part of Mary Wade.

At Chatham Place you will experience a high quality professional culture focused on resident needs. We strive to deliver the highest quality support services with deep compassion and empathy. If you find meaning working with seniors, Chatham Place may be for you.

We take the time to talk with, and listen to, those we care for and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Our goal is to create moments of joy as often as possible. Listening to understand, demonstrating kindness, concern and tender loving care are part of our core practices. Everyone is held accountable to these standards.

The community includes 84 units, a combination of one bedroom and studio apartments. 20 units are Memory Care and the rest are traditional Assisted Living. We have a bistro, a salon/spa, a fitness center and a rooftop terrace!

For 156 years we have been serving the Greater New Haven senior community. We are a mission focused non-profit, governed by a Board of Trustees. Visit www.marywade.org to see our gorgeous campus and learn more about our services and history.

 Responsibilities: 

• • The Dining Room Manager welcomes residents and guests into the dining room, greets, and seats diners to efficiently balance server capacity, and supervises dietary aides to ensure a pleasant dining experience.
  • Greets residents and guests upon arriving to the dining room, seats them appropriately, and responds to any issues that may arise.
  • Ensures all residents are accounted for during mealtimes and completes documentation of their attendance.
  • Communicates with kitchen staff to ensure that sick trays and guest trays are prepared and delivered on time.
  • Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking, food rotation, and guarantee food service areas adhere to all sanitation standards.
  • Ensure dining rooms are set up with all items needed for service 
  • Assists in the dining room with clearing and resetting the dining room.
  • Attends resident food committee meetings as directed by Executive Chef. 
  • Oversee Dietary Aide/Utility Workers
  • Conducts and monitors orientation and ongoing training with Dietary Aides and Utility Workers.
  • Monitors performance of dietary aides and utility workers, offer coaching and direction, as needed.
  • Posts assigned lists for staff, cleaning, temperature taking, and menus as directed

Job Qualifications:

• • Ability to demonstrate maturity, sound judgment and a positive demeanor in all situations is a MUST!
  • Have strong customer service skills
  • Previous manager/supervisor experience a plus
  • Have a strong positive attendance track record
  • Have the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
  • Be able to be flexible to adjust to changing priorities and work well under pressure
  • Possess a "Do whatever it takes" mentality
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Exercise immediate guidance, assigns and allocates work and provides basic training for Dietary Aide/Utility Worker. 
  • Performs detailed work of the same or closely allied nature as a working supervisor.

Benefits

We’re proud to offer health plans through Cigna a leading health insurer with award-winning customer service and in-person help around the state. Cigna has an extensive network of providers delivering high-quality care (state, regional, and national coverage), and 100% of Connecticut hospitals are in-network. 

Affordable healthcare! Pay only 12 to 18 percent of the monthly premium with Mary Wade covering the majority of the Cigna health insurance premium. Dental and Vision are also offered at very low rates.

Life struggles causing stress? We understand that mental health support is a priority in the healthcare industry which is why we provide our Employee Assistance Program at no cost. Get support immediately and long term with 24/7 access to practitioners. Many other wellness services also available. 

Want to get a degree or earn job related credentials? Our Tuition Reimbursement benefit helps cover the costs. 

• Secure your future with our 403b Retirement Plan. Save with our 50% matching dollar program.
• Work in a facility known for cleanliness, friendliness and delicious food.
• Be on a team known for excellent care and high nursing standards.
• Annual Uniform Allowance
• Employee Assisted Housing Program for purchase of home in Fair Haven
• Weekly Payroll
• Beautiful garden for outdoor lunch and breaks
• Benefit partners offering identity theft protection, prepaid legal services, AFLAC, Verizon discounts
• Free parking on-site and located near New Haven Bus Line

What can you expect at Mary Wade?

• Highly skilled leadership that coach you to grow your skills and knowledge
• Fair-minded management that wants you to succeed
• Excellent orientation, on-boarding and continuous skill development
• Open door culture – speak to leadership anytime
• A reputation you can be proud to represent - we deliver the highest quality medical services!

EEO/AA

Salary : $22 - $24