Dining Room Manager

Dining Room Manager (Finance)

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Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including  protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant's skills and experience. Role is also eligible for team-based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company's 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Education and Experience

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements

Current Serv Safe Certification required. Obtain and hold any local, state, and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates.

Management/Decision Making

Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness, or a combination of these.

Knowledge and Skills

Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Must have an outgoing and cheerful personality and be energetic, friendly, and organized. Must enjoy working with older adults and be capable of walking and standing for long periods. Ability to read and write English;

ability to communicate with residents and staff; ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing, walking, sitting
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents, or vendors
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, infections, blood-borne pathogens, and various chemicals or biological hazards
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Occasional weekend, evening, or night work to ensure shift coverage
• Travel occasionally

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Responsible for providing quality dining experiences by overseeing dining room staff and maintaining a pleasant and clean environment.

• Manage daily operations of dining room, room service, and convenience store if applicable
• Assign wait staff to sections and all staff to side work, inspecting work for proper completion
• Ensure timely and proper delivery of room service orders
• Ensure smooth opening and closing of the dining room
• Maintain adequate staffing and coverage for absences
• Oversee resident billing for food services
• Assist in weekly scheduling within budget guidelines
• Lead training for new staff and ongoing training sessions
• Supervise special events
• Assist during mealtime as needed, including greeting and seating residents and guests
• In consultation with the Dining Services Director, hire, train, discipline, and terminate staff per company policies
• Maintain resident request logs and coordinate with culinary staff

This description provides an overview of responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Associates should perform all duties assigned by their supervisor.