Dining Room Manager

Sterling Estates of West Cobb, 3165 Dallas Hwy, Marietta, GA 30064, USA

Dining Room Manager – Assisted Living

The Dining Room Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the dining room in our assisted living community, ensuring residents receive exceptional service in a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. This role plays a vital part in enhancing residents’ quality of life by promoting dignity, independence, and hospitality during meal times.

• Ensure residents are greeted warmly and served respectfully, with attention to individual needs and preferences.
• Coordinate with nursing and dietary staff to accommodate special diets, allergies, and texture-modified meals.
• Monitor resident satisfaction and address concerns promptly and compassionately.

• Supervise meal service to ensure timeliness, cleanliness, and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Maintain an inviting dining atmosphere that supports the emotional and physical well-being of residents.
• Implement infection control protocols and ensure compliance with local and state regulations.
• Hire, train, and manage dining room staff including servers and hosts.
• Develop staff schedules and ensure adequate coverage for all shifts.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance evaluations to promote professional growth and accountability.
• Work closely with the Culinary staff and Nursing team to ensure seamless coordination of meal service.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff to support a positive dining experience.
• Participate in care plan meetings when needed to support resident nutrition and dining preferences.

• High school diploma or equivalent; hospitality or senior care certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in food service or hospitality management, ideally in assisted living or healthcare.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a passion for serving older adults.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and elder care regulations.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

• Active environment with frequent resident interaction.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of supplies or equipment (up to 25 lbs).