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Dining Manager Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

Blackstone Consulting Inc.

Dining Manager

Ayer, MA

Dining Manager Description/Job Summary The Dining Facility Manager(s) is directly responsible for the day-to-day operations and directs employees. The Dining Facility Manager should have experience ...

Blackstone Consulting, Inc.

Dining Manager

Devens, MA · On-site

Dining Manager Description/Job Summary The Dining Facility Manager(s) is directly responsible for the day-to-day operations and directs employees. The Dining Facility Manager should have experience ...

Fooda

Dining Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$80K/yr

The Dining Manager position is critical to the success of Fooda cafeteria. This person will be responsible for all aspects of the dining program and will be the direct liaison to the Fooda Client ...

Fooda

Dining Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

The Dining Manager position is critical to the success of Fooda cafeteria. This person will be responsible for all aspects of the dining program and will be the direct liaison to the Fooda Client ...

The Bancroft

Bancroft Restaurant Manager

Burlington, MA · On-site

Fine-Dining Manager At The Bancroft As a fine-dining manager at The Bancroft, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and maintaining excellent customer service. The ...

The Bancroft

Bancroft Restaurant Manager

Burlington, MA · On-site

$80K/yr

As a fine-dining Manager at The Bancroft, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and maintaining excellent customer service. The successful candidate will have a ...

The Bancroft

Bancroft Restaurant Manager

Burlington, MA · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Description As a fine-dining Manager at The Bancroft, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and maintaining excellent customer service. The successful candidate ...

Kisco Senior Living

Dining Room Manager

Brookline, MA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

The Dining Room Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring all dining venues provide exemplary customer service to residents, guests and associates. Availability: Full-Time with 1 weekend day ...

Kisco Senior Living

Dining Room Manager

Brookline, MA

$70K - $80K/yr

The Dining Room Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring all dining venues provide exemplary customer service to residents, guests and associates. Availability: Full-Time with 1 weekend day ...

Kisco Senior Living

Dining Room Manager

Brookline, MA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

The Dining Room Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring all dining venues provide exemplary customer service to residents, guests and associates. Availability: Full-Time with 1 weekend day ...

Kisco Senior Living

Dining Room Manager

Brookline, MA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

The Dining Room Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring all dining venues provide exemplary customer service to residents, guests and associates. Availability: Full-Time with 1 weekend day ...

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What does a dining manager do?

A Dining Manager oversees the daily operations of a dining facility, such as a restaurant, cafeteria, or banquet hall. Their responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring high standards of food quality and customer service, handling budgets and inventory, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. They also coordinate with kitchen staff, plan menus, and address any customer concerns to ensure a positive dining experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dining manager?

To thrive as a Dining Manager, you need expertise in food service operations, staff supervision, and inventory management, often supported by a degree in hospitality or related experience. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, scheduling software, and food safety certifications such as ServSafe is typically required. Strong leadership, customer service orientation, and effective communication are critical soft skills for managing teams and ensuring guest satisfaction. These skills and qualifications are essential for delivering efficient service, maintaining high standards, and driving business success in a competitive dining environment.

What are some common challenges faced by dining managers and how can they be addressed?

Dining Managers often encounter challenges such as managing staff schedules during peak hours, handling customer complaints promptly, and maintaining consistent food quality. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential for balancing these demands. Proactively cross-training staff, fostering a collaborative team environment, and implementing clear standard operating procedures can help address these challenges and ensure smooth daily operations.

What is the difference between Dining Manager vs Restaurant Supervisor?

AspectDining ManagerRestaurant Supervisor
CredentialsExperience in hospitality, management certifications often preferredExperience in restaurant operations, sometimes certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees entire dining facility, manages staff and customer serviceSupervises restaurant staff, ensures smooth service
Employer & Industry UsageHotels, resorts, standalone restaurantsRestaurants, food service establishments

The main difference is that a Dining Manager typically oversees the entire dining operation, including staff management, customer experience, and operational procedures, often in larger or more formal settings. A Restaurant Supervisor usually focuses on supervising daily restaurant activities and staff, often in smaller or casual environments. Both roles require hospitality experience, but the Dining Manager generally has broader responsibilities.

What are the duties of a dining manager?

A dining manager oversees daily restaurant operations, including managing staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and controlling inventory and costs. They also handle staff scheduling, resolve customer complaints, and ensure compliance with health regulations.

What are the most commonly searched types of Dining jobs in Massachusetts?

The most popular types of Dining jobs in Massachusetts are:

What cities in Massachusetts are hiring for Dining Manager jobs?

Cities in Massachusetts with the most Dining Manager job openings:

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Infographic showing various Dining Manager job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution.

Dining Manager

Ayer, MA

Blackstone Consulting Inc.

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Dining Manager

Description/Job Summary

The Dining Facility Manager(s) is directly responsible for the day-to-day operations and directs employees.

The Dining Facility Manager should have experience of successfully managing cafeteria style or multi-entree operations, government or large institution cafeteria operations providing complete meal service (breakfast, lunch and dinner), feeding over 300 customers per sitting.

Managers should have experience using automated systems (to order, issue, inventory and plan daily food operations.

Experience

  • 5 years' experience in managing food service operations within a large volume food service facility serving complete meals (military or large institutions is a plus).
  • Minimum three years related Food Service/Quality Control experience with a major culinary institution, a large institutional food service operation or the military.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and competency in managing food services, labor, budget, and other resources.
  • Able to provide employee training in areas of food safety, storage, preparation, and serving.
  • Oversee kitchen and dining room cleaning.
  • Must be able to prepare employee schedules, work efficiently on computer, communicate with customers, express oneself with customers, vendors and employees.
  • ServSafe certification a plus (and will be required for those hired who do not possess the certification).

Specific Responsibilities

  • Provide management oversight of the food service operations at the dining facility(ies.)
  • Coordinate cooperation and support between dining facilities including cross-utilization of labor resources.
  • Ensure compliance with the building/equipment cleaning plans.
  • Establish and maintain a close working relationship with the customer contract supervisor,
  • Verbally and in writing, respond to client request for information and meetings in a timely manner.
  • Maintain budget controls for inventory, supplies and equipment ordering, and labor cost.
  • Prepare work schedules in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Ensure that employees comply with all safety regulations in accordance with contract requirements.

Physical Demands:

  • Lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
  • Long periods of walking, standing (excluding breaks and lunch periods).
  • Some bending, carrying, or lifting supplies and equipment.
  • Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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  • Military food service experience a plus
  • 5 years' experience in managing food service operations within a large volume food service facility serving complete meals (military or large institutions is a plus).
  • Minimum three years related Food Service/Quality Control experience with a major culinary institution, a large institutional food service operation or the military.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and competency in managing food services, labor, budget, and other resources.
  • Able to provide employee training in areas of food safety, storage, preparation, and serving.
  • Oversee kitchen and dining room cleaning.
  • Must be able to prepare employee schedules, work efficiently on computer, communicate with customers, express oneself with customers, vendors and employees.
  • ServSafe certification a plus (and will be required for those hired who do not possess the certification).

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