ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Dining Room Director Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Phoenix Senior Living

Dining Room Manager

Lexington, KY · On-site

The Dining Room Manager reports directly to the Food and Beverage Director. PURPOSE The Dining Room Manager oversees food and beverage service to residents in accordance with established Phoenix ...

New

The Lafayette

Dining Room Manager

Lexington, KY · On-site

The Dining Room Manager reports directly to the Food and Beverage Director. PURPOSE The Dining Room Manager oversees food and beverage service to residents in accordance with established Phoenix ...

New

The Holmstad

Dining Room Supervisor

Cromwell, CT

$19.13 - $25.43/hr

Works with the Dining Services Director to hire, evaluate, discipline and terminate dining room staff. * Directs the orientation and training of dining room staff. * Sets up work station assignments ...

The Waters

Dining Room Manager

Waukesha, WI · On-site

Our Dining Room Manager works with the Director of Culinary to determine staffing needs and help guide Dining Servers. We provide the best service to our residents and their guests. Qualifications:

Career Search

Dining Room Manager

Bedford, TX

$20/hr

The Dining Room Manager is responsible for supervising the day-to-day activities of the Front of House activities in Executive Chef or Executive Director to assure residents and guests a service that ...

The Waters

Dining Room Manager

Waukesha, WI · On-site

Our Dining Room Manager works with the Director of Culinary to determine staffing needs and help guide Dining Servers. We provide the best service to our residents and their guests. Qualifications:

Posted today

previous pagenext page

Showing results 21-40

All JobsDining Room JobsDining Room Director Jobs

Dining Room Director information

See salary details

$40K

$95.7K

$164K

How much do dining room director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for dining room director in the United States is $95,735.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,000.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dining room director?

Dining Room Directors are professionals responsible for managing the operations and staff of dining rooms in establishments such as restaurants, hotels, or senior living communities. They oversee customer service, ensure cleanliness and organization, handle reservations and seating arrangements, and coordinate with the kitchen staff to provide a seamless dining experience. Their role also includes training and supervising dining room staff, addressing guest concerns, and ensuring that dining standards and health regulations are met.

What is the difference between Dining Room Director vs Catering Manager?

AspectDining Room DirectorCatering Manager
CredentialsHospitality or restaurant management experience, sometimes certifications in food serviceEvent planning, hospitality management, certifications in catering or food service
Work EnvironmentRestaurant or dining facility, overseeing daily operationsEvent venues, hotels, or catering companies, managing catering services
Employer & IndustryRestaurants, senior living facilities, hotelsCatering companies, hotels, event venues

The main difference is that a Dining Room Director oversees daily dining operations within a restaurant or facility, focusing on service quality and staff management. A Catering Manager, on the other hand, specializes in planning and executing catering events, managing client relationships and event logistics. Both roles require hospitality experience but serve different aspects of food service and event management.

What are the main challenges a dining room director faces when managing a team during peak service hours?

One of the primary challenges for a Dining Room Director during peak service hours is ensuring seamless communication and coordination among servers, hosts, and kitchen staff to deliver outstanding guest experiences. Balancing guest requests, resolving unexpected issues such as reservation mix-ups or staff shortages, and maintaining high standards of service quality all require strong leadership and quick problem-solving skills. Additionally, the Dining Room Director must motivate and support the team under pressure while upholding the restaurant’s standards and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

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

To thrive as a Dining Room Director, you need strong leadership, hospitality management experience, and a solid understanding of food service operations, often supported by a degree in hospitality or related fields. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, reservation software, and food safety certifications is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to resolve conflicts gracefully set outstanding candidates apart. These skills ensure efficient dining operations, high customer satisfaction, and a well-coordinated team environment.
What cities are hiring for Dining Room Director jobs? Cities with the most Dining Room Director job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Dining Room jobs? The most popular types of Dining Room jobs are:
What states have the most Dining Room Director jobs? States with the most job openings for Dining Room Director jobs include:
Dining Room Director jobs near you

Dining Room Manager

Phoenix Senior Living

Lexington, KY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Phoenix Senior Living rating

4.6

Company rating: 4.6 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

226th of 239 rated social care providers

Job description

The Lafayette is seeking a Dining Room Manager to join the team!
The Dining Room Manager reports directly to the Food and Beverage Director.
PURPOSE
The Dining Room Manager oversees food and beverage service to residents in accordance with established Phoenix policies and procedures. S/he also ensures the safety and satisfaction of residents, while exercising the proper authority with the staff.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Accountability
  • Demonstrates attention to detail

Communication
  • Advises supervisor when supplies diminish for reorder
  • Communicates effectively with supervisor and kitchen staff

Compliance/Safety
  • Ensure that all table clothes are ironed and clean, and that napkins are neatly folded
  • Ensure that all cutlery and glasses on tales are clean
  • Verifies that all carpets are vacuumed
  • Checks that sugar, salt, and pepper containers (etc.) are filled.
  • Assures cleanliness of work areas

Customer Service
  • Addresses resident concerns or any problems with service immediately

Facilities and Maintenance
  • Ensures that all alcohol is locked up as appropriate
  • Ensures that the cash drawer is locked up, as appropriate
  • Inspects all refrigerators and walk in freezer for cleanliness and to ensure all items are covered
  • Checks juice machine and snack bar for cleanliness
  • Ensures all trash is picked up and disposed of properly
  • Ensures all kitchen floors are mopped and dishes are stored properly
  • Inspect family dining rooms, pubs, etc. for cleanliness before leaving.
  • Lock appropriate doors at appropriate times
  • Verifies that all floors are vacuumed in dining rooms and pubs
  • Ensures window shelves are wiped
  • Ensures dining room tables are cleared appropriately
  • Ensures curtains are drawn at appropriate times
  • Inspects all dining rooms for cleanliness before service staff leaves shifts
  • Prepares and serves meals as outlined by Phoenix S&P's
  • Assists in taking inventory of supplies

Resident Care-Food Services
  • Clears plates, side plates, and breadbaskets before desserts are severed
  • Provide wait staff service to residents when necessary as back up to servers
  • Responsible for ensuring that all food functions are set up and delivered
  • Tours dining room during meal times to evaluate quality of meals / service

Structure
  • Supervises the wait staff
  • Ensures wait staff arrive on time for every shift
  • Ensures wait staff are properly dressed and prepared appropriately for their shift
  • Accounts for all residents at meals, reporting no-shows to the Wellness Director or Family Experience Director
  • Ensure all room service meals are delivered to residents' apartments and picked up after meals
  • Monitor the dining room during mealtimes to ensure proper services
  • Ensures that dining room tables are cleared properly
  • Interviews, hires, and trains new dining room staff
  • Responsible for scheduling Dining Room Staff

Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION
High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous dining room and server experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be able to interact effectively with residents and staff
  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
  • Must have knowledge of dietary procedures, was well as related Health Department regulations and guidelines pertaining to food service operations.
  • Must be able to serve food and beverages for residents in a prompt and efficient manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Lift up to 50lbs
  • This is primarily a standing position where an employee may be required to stand in one place for extended periods of time. They also will be exposed to extreme heat and cold temperatures.

What Phoenix Senior Living employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply