Dining Room Manager

Dining Room Manager Upscale Senior Living
Location: Williamsburg, VA Area
Salary: $65,000 $75,000 Annually
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Bring Restaurant-Quality Hospitality to a Community That Values Excellence
Do you love creating exceptional guest experiences, building strong service teams, and making every dining experience feel special?
An established, upscale senior living community in the Williamsburg, Virginia area is seeking an experienced Dining Room Manager to lead front-of-house operations in a resident-focused dining environment.
This position is ideal for a restaurant or hospitality professional who enjoys building relationships, delivering polished service, and creating a welcoming dining atmosphere.
What You'll Do
• Oversee daily dining room and front-of-house operations.
• Lead, train, schedule, and motivate dining service employees.
• Ensure consistent standards for service, presentation, cleanliness, and hospitality.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and respond professionally to feedback.
• Coordinate closely with culinary leadership to ensure smooth meal service.
• Monitor staffing, labor efficiency, and service performance.
• Assist with special events, celebrations, and private dining experiences.
• Maintain a welcoming, professional, and service-oriented dining atmosphere.
What We're Looking For
• Previous restaurant, dining room, or food and beverage management experience.
• Strong front-of-house leadership and team development skills.
• Experience in upscale casual, fine dining, private clubs, resorts, or senior living preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to resolve service challenges professionally and efficiently.
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable dining experiences.
Why Make the Move?
• Annual salary of $65,000 $75,000.
• Opportunity to bring restaurant expertise into a relationship-driven dining environment.
• Established organization with a strong commitment to service.
• Leadership role focused on team development and guest satisfaction.
• Meaningful opportunity to create exceptional daily experiences.
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