Dining Room Coordinator - FT - Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 8:30pm

QSL Management•Sarasota, FL

23h

About The Position

QSL Management is seeking a Dining Room Coordinator for The Barclay at Sarasota. The role is responsible for creating a high-quality mealtime experience for residents and coordinating the daily operation of dining areas. Duties include training team members, organizing meal and tray service, communicating dining needs to the Director of Dining Services, and ensuring the dining room is clean and set for meals according to Blake standards. The coordinator also supports staff scheduling, coffee shop and bar operations, understands back-of-house operations and assists as needed, and assigns tasks to front-of-house staff. The role coordinates food service for special events with the Director of Sales and Activities and serves as needed. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and planned special events. QSL Management describes itself as a fast-growing senior living company focused on providing resort-style homes that promote wellness, security, longevity, family, joy, and self-worth. The company offers a competitive wage and benefits package and emphasizes opportunities for advancement and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

A caring, service-oriented attitude and willingness to serve others.
Proven management experience and ability to lead a team.
Knowledge of food handling, dining room, and/or hospitality procedures.
Two years of experience in dining or restaurant service.
High school diploma or GED.
Complete a sanitation course (ServSafe) within three months of hire.
Positive attitude and neat, professional appearance.
Ability to multitask and assist in delivering an overall dining experience for residents.
Willingness to work with older adults in a senior living environment and prepare food that meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards.
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including holidays, weekends, and planned special events.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with staff and residents.

Nice To Haves

Bar Card, if applicable to state requirements.
Knowledge of a POS system.

Responsibilities

Ensure residents have a high-quality experience during mealtimes.
Train new team members on dining room etiquette and procedures.
Ensure an organized process for meal service and tray service.
Communicate dining needs to the Director of Dining Services.
Ensure the dining room is clean and set for all meals according to Blake standards.
Coordinate day-to-day dining area operations, including staff scheduling and coffee shop and bar operations.
Understand back-of-house operations and assist where needed.
Assign additional tasks to front-of-house staff.
Coordinate food service details for special events with the Director of Sales and Activities across the community.
Work as a server when needed.
Prepare and plan meals according to established menus in conjunction with the Director of Dining.