Blake Senior Living

The Blake at Kingsport is a resort-style, assisted living community located off of Fort Henry Drive in Kingsport, TN. We are part of QSL Management which is a fast-growing senior living company with ample opportunities for advancement. Our mission is to provide seniors luxurious and comfortable home with resort-style hospitality promoting wellness, security, longevity, family, joy, and self-worth. We believe in fostering an environment in which our team members can grow and thrive, and we look for leaders who exemplify our core values of Excellence, Compassion, Respect, Leadership, Integrity, Safety & Joy.

We have an immediate need for a Dining Room Coordinator.

We offer a competitive hourly wage and an excellent benefits package. Plus, we have a great work environment where you can make a difference in the lives of older adults. If this sounds like the opportunity that you've been looking for, apply for this position today!

Primary responsibilities: Dining Room Coordinator

• Responsible for ensuring that residents have a world class experience during mealtimes
• Training new team members on proper dining room etiquette and procedures
• Ensuring an organized process for meal service and tray service
• Communicating dining needs to the Director of Dining Services; and
• Ensuring that the dining room is clean and set for all meals as per Blake standards
• Multi-task day to day operations of the dining areas to include but not limited to staff scheduling, coffee shop and bar area and understand operations for the BOH team and assist where needed, assigning additional tasks to the front of the house staff.
• Work closely with Director of Sales and Activities to coordinate the specifics of food service for special events in all areas of the Blake community
• Work as a server as needed

Experience/Education/Abilities: Dining Room Coordinator

• Must have a caring heart, willing to serve others
• Must have proven management experience and be capable of leading a team.
• Knowledge of food handling, dining room, and/or hospitality procedures
• Two years of experience in dining/restaurant service
• High School diploma or GED.
• Completion of sanitation course (ServSafe) must be completed within 3 months of hire
• Successful candidate will be service oriented, demonstrate a positive attitude, and have a neat, professional appearance.
• Have experience with prepping and planning meals according to established menus in conjunction with Director of Dining.
• Ability to multi- task and assist in delivering an overall dining experience for the residents.
• Bar Card preferred if applicable to state requirements
• Willingness to work with the elderly in a senior living environment and prepare food which meets or exceeds hospitality and service standards.
• Knowledge of a POS system preferred
• Able to be flexible and work a variety of shifts including holidays, weekends and for pre-planned special events.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with staff and residents

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we would love to meet you! Please apply today for our Dining Room Coordinator position using our mobile friendly application process.