Dining Services Manager at The Village Retirement Center

The Village is a renowned active 60 plus Life Plan Retirement Community located in Hemet, California. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, The Village provides its residents with a well-rounded lifestyle featuring wellness programs, lifelong learning opportunities, live entertainment, and exceptional 5-Star dining experiences. Having been voted the best Senior Living Community in the Inland Empire for 18 consecutive years, The Village prides itself on maintaining high standards of care, comfort, and engagement for its residents, making it an outstanding choice for seniors who want to enjoy life to the fullest in a community-oriented and supportive environment. At The Village, the environment is family friendly, fostering collaboration, care, and respect among associates and residents alike. The organization believes that the success of its community depends on all team members, from front line staff to management working together harmoniously. The Village offers competitive wages with a pay rate ranging from $18.00 to $21.00 per hour, depending on experience. Employees can expect comprehensive benefits, including scholarships for continuing education, paid vacation, holiday and sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary short term disability, and a 401k plan to support financial wellness. The role of Dining Room Supervisor plays a crucial part in delivering the exceptional dining services that residents of The Village have come to expect. The primary responsibility is to assist the Food Service Director by supervising the dining room operations, ensuring every aspect of meal service runs smoothly, and that residents’ needs and preferences are met with professionalism and care. This position requires strong leadership and organizational skills to oversee food servers, maintain high standards of sanitation and food safety, and manage dining room logistics effectively. The Dining Room Supervisor begins their day by checking all sections of the dining room to ensure they are adequately staffed and prepared for service. Coordination with kitchen staff is essential to remain informed of any menu changes or special events requiring setup. Throughout service hours, the supervisor continuously monitors the dining room, checks on servers’ performance, assists with tasks such as coffee pouring, and communicates closely with kitchen staff to ensure seamless meal service. At closing, duties include verifying side work completion, restocking condiments, and preparing for the next day’s events. Additionally, the supervisor is responsible for overseeing food server training programs, conducting monthly food safety and dining room training sessions, managing inventories of service ware and silverware, and responding promptly to resident needs and emergency alerts on weekends. The role demands excellent communication skills, ability to train and motivate staff, and the capability to manage multiple priorities in a calm, efficient manner. In summary, the Dining Room Supervisor is a pivotal part of The Village’s commitment to providing five-star dining and exceptional resident services. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a vibrant retirement community while working in a supportive, caring environment that promotes both professional growth and personal satisfaction. If you have experience in food service, are passionate about leadership, and enjoy working in a community-focused setting, The Village welcomes your application. Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is preferred in accordance with their commitment to resident and staff safety.

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in food service
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to train, coach, and motivate staff
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Conflict resolution skills
• Professional response to residents' concerns
• Flexible schedule
• Outgoing personality
• Honest
• Respectful
• Be able to manage servers when in charge