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

The Barclay at Sarasota•Sarasota, FL

About The Position

QSL Management is seeking a Dining Room Coordinator for The Barclay at Sarasota. The role helps provide residents with an excellent mealtime experience in a senior living community, while supporting the company's focus on wellness, comfort, and service. The coordinator organizes meal and tray service, trains team members, maintains dining areas, and helps coordinate food service for community events. They may also serve residents directly and assist with back-of-house operations as needed. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The employer describes the compensation as competitive and offers an excellent benefits package.

Requirements

Have a caring heart and willingness to serve others.
Have proven management experience and the ability to lead a team.
Have knowledge of food handling, dining room, and/or hospitality procedures.
Have two years of experience in dining or restaurant service.
Have a high school diploma or GED.
Complete a sanitation course (ServSafe) within three months of hire.
Be service-oriented, demonstrate a positive attitude, and maintain a neat, professional appearance.
Have experience preparing and planning meals according to established menus in conjunction with the Director of Dining.
Be able to multitask and help deliver an overall dining experience for residents.
Be willing to work with older adults in a senior living environment and prepare food that meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards.
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with staff and residents.
Be flexible and able to work varied shifts, including holidays, weekends, and pre-planned special events.

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 in dining room etiquette and procedures.
Maintain 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 company standards.
Coordinate day-to-day dining area operations, including staff scheduling and the coffee shop and bar area.
Understand back-of-house operations and assist where needed.
Assign additional tasks to front-of-house staff.
Work with the Director of Sales and Activities to coordinate food service for special events throughout the community.
Work as a server as needed.