Dining Room Manager

Abbotswood at Irving Park is part of Kisco Senior Living, a dynamic and award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 30 years. Known for creating a great place to live for residents and a great place to work for associates, Kisco Senior Living demonstrates a strong commitment to quality care, hospitality, and a supportive environment. Abbotswood at Irving Park is dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences within its community, emphasizing hospitality and excellent customer service in all its dining venues.

The Dining Room Manager role at Abbotswood at Irving Park is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing and ensuring that all dining venues offer exemplary customer service to residents, guests, and associates. This position demands a commitment to promoting a hospitality-focused culture, managing the front of house team effectively, and serving as a vital liaison between guests, residents, and kitchen staff. The manager will record production and operational data as required, create and manage effective work schedules, and plan labor needs according to budget forecasts. The role includes responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training, managing, and retaining a highly effective team of associates to maintain high standards of dining service.

This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary ranging from $55,200 to $57,000 per year, depending on experience. The role requires flexibility, including working weekends and holidays as needed, to ensure continuous smooth operation of dining services. Working with POS systems and maintaining necessary certifications such as a current Food Handler's Certificate and ServSafe Manager's Certification is essential. The successful candidate will bring not only technical proficiency but also a positive attitude and team spirit to the workplace.

Employees enjoy a range of benefits including healthcare coverages like vision and dental for full-time staff, matching 401k plans, paid time off, and opportunities for rewards and bonuses. Continuous training and growth opportunities are provided, helping associates develop their careers within a supportive and engaging environment. Kisco Senior Living also covers the cost of the pre-employment process, which includes drug screening, job-specific physicals, TB tests, and background checks, underscoring their commitment to employee well-being and safety.

Abbotswood at Irving Park fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce as an Equal Opportunity Employer and upholds stringent hiring standards to maintain a secure and professional environment. For candidates passionate about hospitality and committed to enhancing the dining experience for seniors, this role offers the opportunity to be part of an esteemed organization focused on excellence in senior living and care.