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Dining Room Manager

The Waters
Prairie, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026 CLOSED ON 7/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dining Room Manager position at The Waters?

Pay range $22- $25 per hour

Schedule: 11AM - 7:30PM with an occasional morning shift 7AM - 3:30PM

Every other weekend and rotating holidays

The mission of The Waters is 'To create a sense of community where everyone THRIVES'.

Why the Waters?

  • Full array of benefits (medical, dental, vision) available the first of the month following the date of hire
  • Company paid Short and Long Term Disability
  • Company provided HSA contribution PLUS matching dollars
  • Healthy Savings and Rewards Programs
  • Behavioral and Mental Health Resources
  • Generous PTO Policy-Available for use on day 1
  • 401K Match Automatically fully vested

We recognize that every team member is a direct reflection of The Waters. Attracting and investing in professional, caring, and compassionate team members is essential to our mission. We want our team members to feel inspired and to THRIVE, just as our residents do.

The Dining Room Manager ensures that an exceptional dining experience for our residents and guest. The Dining Room Manager will provide hands on dining room management of all front of house serving staff. Our restaurant and cafe function in a similar way to a hotel or private club restaurant and/or cafe. Our Dining Room Manager works with the Director of Culinary to determine staffing needs and help guide Dining Servers. We provide the best service to our residents and their guests.

Qualifications:

  • Provide hiring, training, leadership, counseling, and oversight of all serving staff
  • Participate directly in daily operations: managing, serving, cleaning under the direction of the Director of Dining Services
  • Responsible for overall front of house operations to ensure a memorable dining experience
  • Work as a team with the other kitchen staff, overlapping responsibilities as needed to ensure exceptional service to residents and guests
  • Interact with residents and guests on a daily basis
  • Maintain standards of cleanliness and attention to details

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or GED or the equivalent education, training, and experience
  • Minimum of two (2) years restaurant / senior living or equivalent serving and staff management
    experience
  • Valid Food Services Sanitation Certificate or ability to pass course once employed

The Waters is an equal opportunity employer proudly committed to a diverse workforce. The Waters participates in E-Verify.

Salary : $22 - $25

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