DINING SERVICES MANAGER
About The Position
The Dining Services Manager oversees a team of food service professionals and is responsible for service in the main dining room and at special functions. The role also helps maintain interdepartmental relationships and integrate dining services into the facility’s overall plan of operation. The manager oversees dining services at a medium- to large-volume location, supports account budgeting and profit-and-loss activities, and works with the Chef and management team to develop menus and provide high-quality food. The position supports meal services in a seated dining room and related quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and facility activities. It also helps implement culinary programs, prepare quarterly client reports, and increase sales through food quality and innovation.
Requirements
- Two years of food service management experience.
- Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, the military, health care, or related food service operations.
- Knowledge of food and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills.
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and internet use.
Nice To Haves
- Table service and catering experience.
- ServSafe Certification.
- Associate’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Oversee dining services operations at a medium- to large-volume location.
- Interact with customers and resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
- Assist with account profit-and-loss activities and budgeting.
- Work with the Chef and management team to create menus and provide high-quality food.
- Assist with food service activities, particularly seated dining room meal services, including quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and facility-related activities.
- Assist with rolling out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.
- Assist with preparing quarterly reports for client presentations.
- Work with the marketing and culinary departments to increase sales through innovation and food quality.
- Communicate with the culinary department to ensure food programs reflect the company’s vision.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD insurance
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Flexible time off
- Holiday time off, varying by site and state
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid parental leave
- Personal leave
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
- Merit increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
