At Cascades Verdae,we are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work®, and we believe that our success begins with one simple principle: People First. We are a luxury senior living company that is driven by compassion, respect, and the dedication to making every interaction meaningful. Our culture fosters growth, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to enriching the lives of our residents and our team members. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care in an environment where you’re valued and supported, we invite you to be part of a company that truly puts people at the heart of everything we do. Come join us and be a part of something extraordinary!
Why Choose Cascades Verdae?
We’re Looking for a Dining Room Manager:
This position supervises all functions in the dining areas of the campus. The Dining Room Manager organizes the provision of food and beverage service tableside to residents, resident families and guests. This position supervises the servers, the cleanliness of the dining room, service stations, beverage machines, and all other work areas as well as the taking and filling of orders, servicing buffet lines, and accommodating residents’ mealtime requests under the supervision of the Director of Dining Services.
Are You Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and want to be part of a team that strives for excellence, we invite you to apply today!
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Represents the campus in a positive manner while creating an environment that fosters respect and courtesy for residents and employees alike. Works within the campus programs to promote safety and the well-being of all residents and employees.
2. Upholds the Company’s Mission Statement.
3. Maintains HIPAA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to residents and employees as confidential.
4. Supervises the “front of house” team and responsibilities include recruitment/ interviewing, hiring, training, counseling, disciplining, evaluating, scheduling, and coordination of daily work activities.
5. Prepares dining room for mealtimes which includes but is not limited to setting tables, the set up of service areas, checking all utensils, plates and beverage containers for cleanliness and damage.
6. Visits with residents and guests on a regular basis to elicit feedback on food service and food preparation.
7. Coordinates cleaning schedules to ensure that sanitary guidelines are followed in the dining and service area.
8. Creates weekly and monthly schedules for the servers. Ensures all shifts and positions are filled on a daily basis and that all servers are wearing proper attire and servicing diners with appropriate dining room etiquette.
9. Checks expediters to ensure quality and presentation meet standards when food is leaving the kitchen.
10. Coordinates with the Director of Dining Services on the completion of all facility paperwork, State forms, orders, and management reports are completed on a timely basis.
11. Greets diners positively and cheerfully. Takes and delivers orders for food to the kitchen staff. Provides friendly personal service and uses proper dining service etiquette when serving food and beverages.
12. Removes empty plates from the dining table as diners finish their meal.
13. Refills beverages upon request.
14. Cleans tables once diners have completed their meal and left the table. Includes the removal of dirty plates, dirty linens, used condiment containers, the straightening of condiment holders, table decorations, etc. Refills condiment holders and salt and pepper shakers when necessary.
15. Sweeps and vacuums the floor and surfaces once all diners have left the dining room.
16. Maintains beverage stations, beverage and ice machines, and all beverage carts for sanitation compliance and proper working order.
17. Inspects and maintains cleanliness of all menus used in the dining area.
18. Sterilizes and rinses ice cream freezer on a regular basis as determined by the Director of Dining Services.
19. Promotes cleanliness on all special event buffet lines by periodic removal of used utensils, cleaning spills, organizing refills of chaffers, and general aid of residents and guests.
20. Inspects all equipment and furniture in the dining room for proper working order and to ensure that no trip, puncture or sliding hazards exist.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Periodic travel may be required for training sessions, emergency situations, and other company functions.
2. Responsible for knowledge of fire and safety procedures including those involving blood-borne pathogens.
3. Remains in proper attire at all times and maintains a high standard of appearance.
4. Performs sanitary and safe handling of food and food service equipment.
5. Assists in the proper care and use of kitchen and dining room equipment.
6. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Dining Services.
PREREQUISITES:
A. Education
- Certification in Serv Safe required. If not currently Serv Safe certified, employer will assist with obtaining certification.
B. Direct Previous Experience
- Two years' experience in a similar position preferred.
C. Skills:
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must conduct all business with a professional manner and with a high level of confidentiality.
D. Abilities:
- Work indoors for the majority of the work day (fluorescent lights, HVAC system, solid surface flooring, normal heat and cold conditions associated with a kitchen and dining facility, normal kitchen and restaurant noise levels).
- Lift objects of 35 pounds or less over the head.
- Move objects of 50 pounds or less.
- Standing or walking for extended periods.
- Assist with resident evacuations.
We are the largest continuing care retirement community in South Carolina. With an ideal location near downtown Greenville, we are the cornerstone of the exclusive Verdae master-planned, mixed-use community. Our tranquil, wooded setting complements our metropolitan advantages because it offers the best of both worlds – peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle, but close enough to find great entertainment when you want it.
Cascades commitment to wellness and combining it with everyday life is another reason we stand out. We’ve committed the resources, research and staff to lead our area and our industry in total wellness. With our research partner, Wake Forest University and the J. Paul Sticht Center, we are finding better ways for people to live healthy and higher quality lives.
There are opportunities throughout our community in multiple departments including culinary, care services and nursing, operations and facilities, social and wellness programming, business operations, and sales.
To learn more about our available opportunities, look at the jobs tab on our LinkedIn profile or visit: https://cascades-verdae.com/careers/
