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Food and Beverage Manager

Benchmark Senior Living
Benchmark Senior Living Salary
Bridgeport, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/28/2026

Connect with your calling! Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark.  

 

Meadow Ridge, a Benchmark Senior Living Community, is a distinctive continuing care retirement community for discerning individuals seeking a fresh perspective on senior living. Our scenic landscape spans 136 acres nestled among rolling hills, natural woodlands and open meadows for the best of Connecticut country living, located close to conveniences. From the time our residents walk in the door and see our stunning three-story atrium, they know they have found a retirement experience like no other.  

 

Meadow Ridge is currently seeking a Full-Time Dining Services (F&B) Manager 

 

Salary Range: $65000-$72000

 

Job Summary: 

  • Responsible for managing all service aspects of our different Independent Living outlets that include a 5 star restaurant, a Café and soon to come Pub concept.  

  • Assure a high standard of appearance, hospitality and service in personnel and cleanliness of dining room.  

  • Hire, supervise, train, and counsel dining room staff with a focus on leading the team to excellent levels of customer service. 

This position reports to the Director of Dining Services and will be an integral member  of the Dining Services management team comprised of the Assistant Director of Dining Services, two additional Dining Services Managers and the Culinary leadership team. 

Job Requirements: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent.  Associate’s degree or courses in Hotel and Restaurant Management preferred. 

  • A minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience in front of the house operations within a restaurant, hotel, club or similar institution. Bartending and bar management experience an added plus. 

  • Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, work with and be tolerant of residents, patients, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, subordinates and other outside contacts. 

  • Must be able to maintain a courteous, friendly and helpful attitude with the residents at all times. 

  • Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the Senior population.    

 

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following: 

  • 8 holidays & 2 floating holidays 

  • Discounted Meal Program 

  • Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms 

  • Associate Referral Bonus Program 

  • Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs 

  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match* 

  • Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits* 

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program* 

  • Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off* 

*Eligibility may vary by employment status 

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique. 

 

Connect with your calling! Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark.  

 

Meadow Ridge, a Benchmark Senior Living Community, is a distinctive continuing care retirement community for discerning individuals seeking a fresh perspective on senior living. Our scenic landscape spans 136 acres nestled among rolling hills, natural woodlands and open meadows for the best of Connecticut country living, located close to conveniences. From the time our residents walk in the door and see our stunning three-story atrium, they know they have found a retirement experience like no other.  

 

Meadow Ridge is currently seeking a Full-Time Dining Services (F&B) Manager 

 

Job Summary: 

  • Responsible for managing all service aspects of our different Independent Living outlets that include a 5 star restaurant, a Café and soon to come Pub concept.  

  • Assure a high standard of appearance, hospitality and service in personnel and cleanliness of dining room.  

  • Hire, supervise, train, and counsel dining room staff with a focus on leading the team to excellent levels of customer service. 

This position reports to the Director of Dining Services and will be an integral member  of the Dining Services management team comprised of the Assistant Director of Dining Services, two additional Dining Services Managers and the Culinary leadership team. 

Job Requirements: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent.  Associate’s degree or courses in Hotel and Restaurant Management preferred. 

  • A minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience in front of the house operations within a restaurant, hotel, club or similar institution. Bartending and bar management experience an added plus. 

  • Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, work with and be tolerant of residents, patients, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, subordinates and other outside contacts. 

  • Must be able to maintain a courteous, friendly and helpful attitude with the residents at all times. 

  • Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the Senior population.    

 

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following: 

  • 8 holidays & 2 floating holidays 

  • Discounted Meal Program 

  • Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms 

  • Associate Referral Bonus Program 

  • Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs 

  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match* 

  • Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits* 

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program* 

  • Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off* 

*Eligibility may vary by employment status 

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique. 

 

Connect with your calling! Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark.  

 

Meadow Ridge, a Benchmark Senior Living Community, is a distinctive continuing care retirement community for discerning individuals seeking a fresh perspective on senior living. Our scenic landscape spans 136 acres nestled among rolling hills, natural woodlands and open meadows for the best of Connecticut country living, located close to conveniences. From the time our residents walk in the door and see our stunning three-story atrium, they know they have found a retirement experience like no other.  

 

Meadow Ridge is currently seeking a Full-Time Dining Services (F&B) Manager 

 

Job Summary: 

  • Responsible for managing all service aspects of our different Independent Living outlets that include a 5 star restaurant, a Café and soon to come Pub concept.  

  • Assure a high standard of appearance, hospitality and service in personnel and cleanliness of dining room.  

  • Hire, supervise, train, and counsel dining room staff with a focus on leading the team to excellent levels of customer service. 

This position reports to the Director of Dining Services and will be an integral member  of the Dining Services management team comprised of the Assistant Director of Dining Services, two additional Dining Services Managers and the Culinary leadership team. 

Job Requirements: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent.  Associate’s degree or courses in Hotel and Restaurant Management preferred. 

  • A minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience in front of the house operations within a restaurant, hotel, club or similar institution. Bartending and bar management experience an added plus. 

  • Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, work with and be tolerant of residents, patients, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, subordinates and other outside contacts. 

  • Must be able to maintain a courteous, friendly and helpful attitude with the residents at all times. 

  • Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the Senior population.    

 

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following: 

  • 8 holidays & 2 floating holidays 

  • Discounted Meal Program 

  • Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms 

  • Associate Referral Bonus Program 

  • Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs 

  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match* 

  • Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits* 

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program* 

  • Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off* 

*Eligibility may vary by employment status 

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique. 

 

Connect with your calling! Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark.  

 

Meadow Ridge, a Benchmark Senior Living Community, is a distinctive continuing care retirement community for discerning individuals seeking a fresh perspective on senior living. Our scenic landscape spans 136 acres nestled among rolling hills, natural woodlands and open meadows for the best of Connecticut country living, located close to conveniences. From the time our residents walk in the door and see our stunning three-story atrium, they know they have found a retirement experience like no other.  

 

Meadow Ridge is currently seeking a Full-Time Dining Services (F&B) Manager 

 

Job Summary: 

  • Responsible for managing all service aspects of our different Independent Living outlets that include a 5 star restaurant, a Café and soon to come Pub concept.  

  • Assure a high standard of appearance, hospitality and service in personnel and cleanliness of dining room.  

  • Hire, supervise, train, and counsel dining room staff with a focus on leading the team to excellent levels of customer service. 

This position reports to the Director of Dining Services and will be an integral member  of the Dining Services management team comprised of the Assistant Director of Dining Services, two additional Dining Services Managers and the Culinary leadership team. 

Job Requirements: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent.  Associate’s degree or courses in Hotel and Restaurant Management preferred. 

  • A minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience in front of the house operations within a restaurant, hotel, club or similar institution. Bartending and bar management experience an added plus. 

  • Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, work with and be tolerant of residents, patients, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, subordinates and other outside contacts. 

  • Must be able to maintain a courteous, friendly and helpful attitude with the residents at all times. 

  • Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the Senior population.    

 

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following: 

  • 8 holidays & 2 floating holidays 

  • Discounted Meal Program 

  • Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms 

  • Associate Referral Bonus Program 

  • Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs 

  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match* 

  • Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits* 

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program* 

  • Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off* 

*Eligibility may vary by employment status 

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique. 

 

Connect with your calling! Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark.  

 

Meadow Ridge, a Benchmark Senior Living Community, is a distinctive continuing care retirement community for discerning individuals seeking a fresh perspective on senior living. Our scenic landscape spans 136 acres nestled among rolling hills, natural woodlands and open meadows for the best of Connecticut country living, located close to conveniences. From the time our residents walk in the door and see our stunning three-story atrium, they know they have found a retirement experience like no other.  

 

Meadow Ridge is currently seeking a Full-Time Dining Services (F&B) Manager 

 

Job Summary: 

  • Responsible for managing all service aspects of our different Independent Living outlets that include a 5 star restaurant, a Café and soon to come Pub concept.  

  • Assure a high standard of appearance, hospitality and service in personnel and cleanliness of dining room.  

  • Hire, supervise, train, and counsel dining room staff with a focus on leading the team to excellent levels of customer service. 

This position reports to the Director of Dining Services and will be an integral member  of the Dining Services management team comprised of the Assistant Director of Dining Services, two additional Dining Services Managers and the Culinary leadership team. 

Job Requirements: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent.  Associate’s degree or courses in Hotel and Restaurant Management preferred. 

  • A minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience in front of the house operations within a restaurant, hotel, club or similar institution. Bartending and bar management experience an added plus. 

  • Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, work with and be tolerant of residents, patients, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, subordinates and other outside contacts. 

  • Must be able to maintain a courteous, friendly and helpful attitude with the residents at all times. 

  • Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the Senior population.    

 

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following: 

  • 8 holidays & 2 floating holidays 

  • Discounted Meal Program 

  • Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms 

  • Associate Referral Bonus Program 

  • Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs 

  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match* 

  • Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits* 

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program* 

  • Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off* 

*Eligibility may vary by employment status 

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique. 

 

Salary : $65,000 - $72,000

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