Dining Room Manager

Dining Room Manager – Responsibilities Responsible for all aspects of front of house service and the training of all dining room staff. Manage dining room operations for service quality, presentation, and cleanliness. Assign sections and tasks to leads and servers before shifts. Ensure proper resident seating, service, and personalized experiences. Monitor and analyze resident dining data for insights. Supervise training of new staff using Dining Services Training Guide. Foster positive interactions among residents and staff. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent, preferred. Minimum of 3 years of dining room experience, preferably in a high volume, full service setting. Prefer previous management or lead position experience. Maintains or can obtain Food Handler’s Permit, as required. Benefits Highly competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance). Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Paid time off – 7 holidays, and 11 vacation days. Free daily meal every shift. 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting. Tuition reimbursement for career growth. Company‑paid short & long‑term disability insurance. Pet insurance and team member discounts. Advance Pay benefit – access wages before payday. A stable, growing company with opportunities for advancement. Physical Requirements This position involves regular standing, walking, and lifting up to 40 lbs. Frequent bending, carrying, and reaching are part of the day‑to‑day activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The pay range for this position listed above will vary based on qualifications, experience, education/additional licensure, and other objective factors. Hiring at the maximum is not typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. Merrill Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr