Assistant General Manager- Dining

Avery Point is a beautiful 94-acre continuing care retirement community located in Short Pump, Virginia, just minutes from downtown Richmond. It is part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Erickson Senior Living is renowned for its commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors through vibrant lifestyles, financial stability, and comprehensive health and well-being services. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for both residents and employees, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of its operations.

Joining Avery Point means becoming part of a dedicated team that values work-life balance, professional growth, and meaningful impact. Offering a full-time employment opportunity with a competitive compensation starting at $55,000 based on experience, this position provides excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K plans. The role typically involves no late nights with work usually ending by 9:30 PM, making it ideal for individuals looking for consistent and balanced working hours.

The role available is Assistant General Manager of Dining Services. This key leadership position is vital in managing and leading a talented team of dining service professionals, overseeing operations in dining rooms and the café, and supporting all aspects of mealtime service. The Assistant General Manager ensures the overall efficiency of kitchen, café, dining rooms, and catering operations, contributing to an outstanding dining experience for residents and guests. Responsibilities include supervising scheduling, training, hiring, coaching, and development of restaurant, café, and supervisory staff. This leader must ensure food is properly portioned, plates are attractively presented, and service standards are met consistently.

Additionally, the position involves maintaining cleanliness and organization of the restaurant, kitchen, storage, and loading dock areas, ensuring all dining staff adhere to safety regulations and company policies. The role plays a pivotal part in community engagement by participating in programs designed to boost employee and resident satisfaction, reflecting Erickson Senior Living’s focus on enhancing the quality of life for all stakeholders.

Candidates will bring a minimum of three years of experience in dining room management, service, and sanitation, with allowance for up to one year of dietetics experience as a substitute. A current Serv-Safe certification or equivalent state certification is required. The role demands availability during weekends and holidays, a proven ability to supervise multiple venues and manage large teams, and the physical capacity to lift or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Avery Point and Erickson Senior Living are committed to equal opportunity employment practices, providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This dedication to fairness and equity ensures an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Employees benefit from education assistance, certification reimbursement, and access to a vast online learning library of over 6,000 courses, supporting continuous professional development and career advancement. Moreover, the company supports wellness with medical centers on-site, telemedicine options, wellness reimbursements, and generous PTO plans including volunteer hours.

Working at Avery Point means engaging with a community that celebrates diversity and is dedicated to helping people live better lives every day. It is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional seeking to make a meaningful impact in senior living dining services while enjoying robust support, benefits, and career growth opportunities.