Food and Beverage (Restaurant) Manager

Benchmark Senior Living•Redding, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Meadow Ridge, a Benchmark Senior Living Community, is a distinctive continuing care retirement community for discerning individuals seeking a fresh perspective on senior living. Our scenic landscape spans 136 acres nestled among rolling hills, natural woodlands and open meadows for the best of Connecticut country living, located close to conveniences. From the time our residents walk in the door and see our stunning three-story atrium, they know they have found a retirement experience like no other. Meadow Ridge is currently seeking a Full-Time Dining Services (F&B) Manager. In partnership with the other Dining Services managers, this position is responsible for managing all service aspects of our different Independent Living outlets that include a 5-star level restaurant, a Café and soon to come Pub venue. Assure a high standard of appearance, hospitality and service in personnel and cleanliness of dining room. Hire, supervise, train, and counsel dining room staff with a focus on leading the team to excellent levels of customer service.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience in front of the house operations within a restaurant, hotel, club or similar institution.
Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, work with and be tolerant of residents, patients, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, subordinates and other outside contacts.
Must be able to maintain a courteous, friendly and helpful attitude with the residents at all times.
Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the Senior population.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or courses in Hotel and Restaurant Management preferred.
Bartending and bar management experience an added plus.

Responsibilities

Managing all service aspects of our different Independent Living outlets that include a 5-star level restaurant, a Café and soon to come Pub venue.
Assure a high standard of appearance, hospitality and service in personnel and cleanliness of dining room.
Hire, supervise, train, and counsel dining room staff with a focus on leading the team to excellent levels of customer service.