Resident Dining & Hospitality Assistant Manager

About Discovery Management Group

Discovery Management Group leads one of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization, and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families with more than 15,000 units nationwide and growing.

As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At Discovery Management Group, purpose guides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Discover You Purpose with us at Aston Gardens.

We are seeking a motivated, hands-on Resident Dining & Hospitality Assistant Manager (Entry-Level Manager) to lead daily front-of-house dining operations in our senior living community.

This is a great opportunity for someone ready to step into management while staying actively involved in the dining room, supporting staff, and creating meaningful experiences for our residents.

As Resident Dining & Hospitality Assistant Manager,  you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors by delivering exceptional dining experiences, fostering meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.

Your Role:

As the  Resident Dining & Hospitality Assistant Manager , you provide operational leadership and support to the Director of Culinary Services and serve as second in charge during the Director’s absence. You supervise dining room operations and wait staff while maintaining a high-quality, positive, and safe physical and social dining environment for residents and guests.

Position Highlights:

• Status:  FULL TIME
• Schedule: FLEXIBLE
• Location:  1000 ASTON GARDENS DR, VENICE, FL 34292
• Rate of Pay:  HOURLY

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee daily dining room operations and resident dining experience
• Support staffing schedules, callouts, and daily assignments
• Provide hands-on coaching and training to servers and bartenders
• Be actively present during meal service, assisting staff and engaging residents
• Help resolve service issues and ensure resident satisfaction
• Maintain dining room cleanliness, organization, and readiness
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members
• Communicate staffing needs and support team accountability

What We’re Looking For:

• Restaurant, hospitality, or senior living experience preferred
• Prior leadership or shift lead experience a plus (not required)
• Strong communication and team leadership skills
• Positive attitude and hands-on approach
• Passion for working with seniors and service excellence
• ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision to wait staff and other assigned team members to ensure consistently high-quality service delivery.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluation, coaching, discipline, and conflict resolution.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in fine dining or high-end food service.
• At least two (2) years of supervisory or management experience including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and daily operational oversight.
• Current State and/or Federal Food Handling and Sanitation certification required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced dining environment while maintaining service excellence and compliance standards.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Early access to earned wages before payday!
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Company provided uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Why Join Us:

• Entry-level management opportunity with growth potential
• Stable full-time position in senior living hospitality
• Supportive leadership team
• Meaningful, relationship-driven work with residents
• Opportunity to build leadership experience while staying active on the floor

Apply today and start your leadership journey in hospitality with us!

Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026! A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It’s just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.

Our Culture & Values

So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by certain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.

Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

A Note to Applicants

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.

Employment Scam Warning

We only post jobs on our official careers site and accept applications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text or social media or ask for personal or banking information.

Regulatory Compliance & Background Screening

Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct or indirect resident access.

Certain positions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs, including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specific licensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary by role and jurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as a condition of employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain a safe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.

Employment in Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required to complete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: .