Food and Beverage Manager

Benchmark Senior Living•Norwalk, CT

5d•$65,000 - $72,000•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. This position is responsible for managing all service aspects of our different Independent Living outlets that include a 5 star restaurant, a Café and soon to come Pub concept. The role assures a high standard of appearance, hospitality and service in personnel and cleanliness of the dining room. The Manager will hire, supervise, train, and counsel dining room staff with a focus on leading the team to excellent levels of customer service. This position reports to the Director of Dining Services and will be an integral member of the Dining Services management team comprised of the Assistant Director of Dining Services, two additional Dining Services Managers and the Culinary leadership team.

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 different Independent Living outlets (5-star restaurant, Café, Pub concept).
Assuring a high standard of appearance, hospitality, and service in personnel and cleanliness of the dining room.
Hiring, supervising, training, and counseling dining room staff.
Leading the team to achieve excellent levels of customer service.