Dining Room Manager

At Danbury, you don't just clock in at a job. You walk in the door to a work family who wants to make the day count. We truly believe our employees and residents are a family that comes together to enjoy the good things in life, including one another. When our employees feel special, so do our residents. That’s the Danbury Difference.

We are currently seeking applicants for a Dining Manager/Hostess position.

Hours between 7 am-7 pm.

• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with all community staff to assure that dining service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Serve as liaison with chef/cook and dining servers.
• Ensure that department staff, residents, visitors, etc., follow established policies and procedures at all times.
• Assist dining servers; take orders as necessary.
• Take reservations.
• Greet and seat residents and guests.
• Assure correct appearance of dining room: cleanliness and set-up.
• Record menus of residents on meal tickets.
• Monitor and assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Monitor and assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist chef/cook in preparing meals as directed.
• Monitor and assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
• Monitor and assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or Executive Director.

• Experience in Dining Management preferred. Dining experience in senior living, assisted living or similar setting required.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, visitors, government agencies and the general public.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with others, have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.

• Company Paid Benefits:
  • Short Term Disability (Guardian) – benefit percentage 60% of salary.
  • Long Term Disability (Guardian) – benefit percentage 60% of salary.
  • Life and AD&D (Guardian).
  • Health Advocate (Employee Assistance Program) – for Employee, Spouse, Dependents, Parents, and Parents in Law.
• Employee Optional Benefits:
  • Medical (BCBS) – for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
    • HSA (Health Savings Account) is optional if Medical is selected. Great tax benefit!
  • Dental (Guardian) – for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
  • Vision (Guardian VSP) – for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
  • Additional Voluntary Life (Guardian) – for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
  • Additional Voluntary AD&D (Guardian).
  • Critical Illness (Guardian) – for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
  • Hospital Indemnity (Guardian) – for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
  • Accident (Guardian).
  • Metlife Legal (Legal Shield) – for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents.
    • Assistance with Adoption, Lawyers, Wills and Trusts and much more!
    • No waiting periods, no claim forms, no deductibles!
  • Metlife Pet Insurance
    • Wide range of coverages for your fur babies!
    • All dog and cat breeds are covered.
  • Identity Theft (All State).
  • 401(k) with Matching (Trans America).
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
• Perks:
  • Vacation from 90th Day of Employment.
  • Worked Holidays Paid @ Double Time!
  • On Demand Pay Option.
• Bonuses:
  • Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities.
  • Training Bonuses.

• Perks:
  • Worked Holidays Paid @ Double Time!
  • On Demand Pay Option.
  • Opportunity for Advancement within the Company!
• Benefits:
  • 401(k) with Matching (Trans America).
• Bonuses:
  • Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities.
  • Training Bonuses.

Danbury Senior Living provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.