Dining Room Manager

Mary's Woods is looking for a Dining Room Manager with exceptional communication and customer service skills to join our Dining Services team. The responsibilities of the Dining Room Manager include hiring, training, overseeing and assessing staff to maintain high levels of service and hospitality. The Dining Room Manager is also accountable for the daily operations of the dining areas and ensuring exceptional service. This role requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills, a passion for hospitality, and a commitment to the organization's mission. If you thrive in collaborative environments and want to make a difference in senior living, we invite you to apply

Mary's Woods is a non-profit senior living community founded in 2001. We offer independent living, assisted living, memory care and residential care in a park-like setting on 40 acres in Lake Oswego. We pride ourselves on our rich heritage, spirit of caring and welcoming culture. We are seeking passionate team members to join us in fulfilling our mission and values.

Below are some of the core responsibilities, experience and skills needed to be successful:

• Oversee day-to-day Front of House (FOH) operations in designated dining areas, ensuring efficient operation within budgetary and labor management parameters
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of employee relations, ethics, food sanitation, safety, food and labor laws, housekeeping procedures, and food service techniques
• Utilize supervisory skills to interview, select, train, supervise, counsel, and discipline FOH staff
• Prepare staff schedules, track attendance, review payroll, and monitor daily sales
• Monitor and maintain food quality and service standards, seeking feedback and providing guidance for improvement
• Ensure adherence to high-quality food service and beverage programs, maintaining professional standards and safety regulations
• Control payroll and equipment costs, track inventory, order and develop cost-saving measures
• Organize and conduct pre-shift and departmental meetings to facilitate effective communication
• Understand, comply with, and advocate for all rules regarding resident rights and adhere strictly to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy requirements
• Demonstrate initiative and judgment in task assignment, delegation, and issue resolution
• Relate positively to staff, residents, and families, fostering teamwork across all levels
• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement

Education And Experience Required

• Minimum of two years of experience in management and/or supervision of restaurants, hotels, or retirement community facilities
• Minimum of three years of experience in the restaurant or food service industry
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the completion of a high school diploma or GED
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint)
• Current Oregon Food Handlers card

Employee Benefits

• Free Employee TriMet Pass
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Flexible Spending