What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dining Room Manager position at Weatherly Inn - Tacoma?
Department: Food Service
Schedule: Varies
Pay: Competitive, Depending on Qualifications (DOQ)
Reports To: Food Services Director, Administrator
About Weatherly Inn
Weatherly Inn is a family-owned senior living community known for excellence in memory care and resident-centered support. We work closely with families to provide compassionate, high-quality care in a warm, professional environment.
Benefits (Full-Time, 30 hours/week)
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid time off (PTO)
Position Overview
The Dining Room Supervisor leads front-of-house staff, ensures excellent customer service, and supports daily dining operations. This role requires leadership, attention to detail, and hands-on participation in service.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate front-of-house staff
Assign sections, monitor service flow, and ensure resident satisfaction
- Responsible for creating the schedule and knowing which servers are on schedule and assigning sections on a rotating basis.
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Review communication logs and meal bookings; coordinate special diets and events
Assist servers with table setting and breakdown as appropriate, making sure clean linen is available, and ordering from linen supplier.
Monitor safety standards, cleanliness, and equipment use
Communicate with nursing regarding incidents or resident needs
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred
1 year experience in food service or hospitality; leadership/mentoring experience preferred
Food Handler’s Permit required
Strong leadership, conflict resolution, multitasking, and communication skills
Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 50 lbs; push 250 lb carts or residents
- Stand, walk, bend, squat, and perform repetitive arm/hand motions
We maintain a strong policy of Equal Employment Opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote, and compensate associates based on personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.