Dining Room Manager

Culinesse•Mechanicsburg, PA

About The Position

Culinesse, LLC is looking for a Dining Room Manager to join our team! A Dining Room Manager who can lead by example and has experience in a full-service restaurant or retail food service environment. The Dining Room Manager will be responsible for the efficient operation and management of the dining room. This includes resident seating, service, and meal satisfaction. The general responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, those listed below (under “Tasks”). This is a highly collaborative position that requires balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing, working with diverse constituencies, and addressing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent
Two years’ experience in dining services management required
Working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations
Ability to instruct, direct and lead dining room staff
Must relate well to employees, residents and visitors
Has the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service
Is proficient in computer skills and report management experience
Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, to actively look for ways to help people, and to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession is required; this includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems and excellent oral, reading and written communication skills
Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions, to monitor or assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Must comply with any dress code requirements
Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.

Responsibilities

Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the contract location and Culinesse.
Deliver the professional greeting of all clients and visitors to the highest standards while creating a positive, productive working environment.
Monitor, manage, and review the catering and cleaning contracts;
Ensure the team leaders and dining management coordinate their staff to ensure the delivery of exceptional front-of-house services.
Implement dynamic operational working procedures to support the delivery of service excellence.
Develop strong communication and line reporting procedures to guide service implementation and make improvements or changes as required.
Implement safe working practices to ensure the safety of building occupiers, staff, and visitors.
Design efficient continuous improvement training programs to achieve all objectives and maintain control on POS according to all procedures while always maintaining customer and resident satisfaction.
Design and implement an efficient promotional campaign for dining venues and provide training to all staff.
Assist in recruiting and selecting appropriate employees for all dining venues and required training to maintain knowledge on all menu items.
Administer the everyday operations of dining venues to ensure standards are being met.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.