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Compass Group

COOK (FULL TIME)

Stamford, CT · On-site

$23/hr

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted ...

Compass Group

COOK (FULL TIME)

Stamford, CT

$23/hr

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted ...

Round One Entertainment

Associate

Danbury, CT · On-site

$17 - $18.75/hr

Danbury Fair Mall Associate Location: 7 Backus Ave, Danbury, CT , Danbury, CT Department: Bowling ... High School diploma * (Preferred) One to two years' experience in hospitality, restaurant or retail ...

Simon Pearce

Sales Associate

Greenwich, CT

$18 - $20/hr

The Part-Time Sales Associate plays an essential role in delivering an exceptional customer ... Exclusive employee discounts on both our glass and pottery products and at our restaurant * Great ...

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How much do restaurant associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for restaurant associate in Trumbull, CT is $15.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.26 and $15.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a restaurant associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Restaurant Associate, you need strong customer service skills, basic food safety knowledge, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, food handling certifications, and kitchen equipment is typically required. Exceptional communication, teamwork, and the ability to stay calm under pressure help you stand out in this role. These skills ensure efficient service, customer satisfaction, and a smooth-running restaurant environment.

What is the difference between Restaurant Associate vs Food Service Worker?

AspectRestaurant AssociateFood Service Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety certification often preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety certification often required
Work EnvironmentRestaurants, cafes, fast food outletsRestaurants, cafeterias, catering services
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in hospitality and food service industryWidely used in food service establishments and institutional settings
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting customers, taking orders, maintaining cleanlinessPreparing food, serving customers, cleaning

Both roles involve customer service and food handling, but a Restaurant Associate typically focuses more on customer interaction and order management, while a Food Service Worker may have broader food preparation duties. The roles often overlap, but the title 'Restaurant Associate' is more common in retail and fast food chains, emphasizing customer service.

What is a restaurant associate?

Restaurant Associates are employees who support daily operations in a restaurant, including tasks like taking orders, serving food, preparing simple dishes, and ensuring customer satisfaction. They may also help with cleaning, stocking supplies, and assisting kitchen staff as needed. The role requires good communication skills, multitasking, and a friendly attitude to provide a positive dining experience for guests. Restaurant Associates are essential for maintaining a smooth and efficient service environment.

What are some typical challenges a restaurant associate might face during busy shifts, and how can they manage these effectively?

During peak hours, Restaurant Associates often encounter challenges such as handling multiple customer requests simultaneously, maintaining accuracy in orders, and ensuring quick service under pressure. Effective time management, clear communication with both kitchen staff and fellow associates, and staying organized are key strategies to manage these situations. Many restaurants provide training on multitasking and customer service to help associates excel during high-demand periods, and teamwork plays a crucial role in keeping operations smooth.

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Food and Beverage (Restaurant) Manager

benchmark

Redding, CT

$65K - $72K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Connect with your calling! Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. 

Meadow Ridge, a Benchmark Senior Living Community, is a distinctive continuing care retirement community for discerning individuals seeking a fresh perspective on senior living. Our scenic landscape spans 136 acres nestled among rolling hills, natural woodlands and open meadows for the best of Connecticut country living, located close to conveniences. From the time our residents walk in the door and see our stunning three-story atrium, theyknow they have found a retirement experience like no other.  

Meadow Ridge is currently seeking a Full-Time Dining Services (F&B) Manager 

Salary Range: $65000-$72000

Job Summary: 

  • Responsible for managing all service aspects of our different Independent Living outlets that includea 5 star restaurant, a Café and soon to come Pub concept.  

  • Assure a high standard of appearance, hospitality and service in personnel and cleanliness of dining room.  

  • Hire, supervise, train, and counsel dining room staff with a focus on leading the team to excellent levels of customer service. 

This position reports to the Director of Dining Services and will be an integral member of the Dining Services management team comprised of the Assistant Director of Dining Services, two additional Dining Services Managers and the Culinary leadership team. 

Job Requirements: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree or courses in Hotel and Restaurant Management preferred. 

  • A minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience in front of the house operations within a restaurant, hotel, club or similar institution. Bartending and bar management experience an added plus. 

  • Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, work with and be tolerant of residents, patients, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, subordinates and other outside contacts. 

  • Must be able to maintain a courteous, friendly and helpful attitude with the residents at all times. 

  • Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the Senior population.  

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following: 

  • 8 holidays & 2 floating holidays 

  • Discounted Meal Program 

  • Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms 

  • Associate Referral Bonus Program 

  • Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs 

  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match* 

  • Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits* 

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program* 

  • Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off* 

*Eligibility may vary by employment status 

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity,and inclusion. 

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique. 

Connect with your calling! Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. 

Meadow Ridge, a Benchmark Senior Living Community, is a distinctive continuing care retirement community for discerning individuals seeking a fresh perspective on senior living. Our scenic landscape spans 136 acres nestled among rolling hills, natural woodlands and open meadows for the best of Connecticut country living, located close to conveniences. From the time our residents walk in the door and see our stunning three-story atrium, theyknow they have found a retirement experience like no other.  

Meadow Ridge is currently seeking a Full-Time Dining Services (F&B) Manager 

Job Summary: 

  • Responsible for managing all service aspects of our different Independent Living outlets that includea 5 star restaurant, a Café and soon to come Pub concept.  

  • Assure a high standard of appearance, hospitality and service in personnel and cleanliness of dining room.  

  • Hire, supervise, train, and counsel dining room staff with a focus on leading the team to excellent levels of customer service. 

This position reports to the Director of Dining Services and will be an integral member of the Dining Services management team comprised of the Assistant Director of Dining Services, two additional Dining Services Managers and the Culinary leadership team. 

Job Requirements: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree or courses in Hotel and Restaurant Management preferred. 

  • A minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience in front of the house operations within a restaurant, hotel, club or similar institution. Bartending and bar management experience an added plus. 

  • Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, work with and be tolerant of residents, patients, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, subordinates and other outside contacts. 

  • Must be able to maintain a courteous, friendly and helpful attitude with the residents at all times. 

  • Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the Senior population.  

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following: 

  • 8 holidays & 2 floating holidays 

  • Discounted Meal Program 

  • Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms 

  • Associate Referral Bonus Program 

  • Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs 

  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match* 

  • Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits* 

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program* 

  • Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off* 

*Eligibility may vary by employment status 

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity,and inclusion. 

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique. 

Connect with your calling! Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. 

Meadow Ridge, a Benchmark Senior Living Community, is a distinctive continuing care retirement community for discerning individuals seeking a fresh perspective on senior living. Our scenic landscape spans 136 acres nestled among rolling hills, natural woodlands and open meadows for the best of Connecticut country living, located close to conveniences. From the time our residents walk in the door and see our stunning three-story atrium, theyknow they have found a retirement experience like no other.  

Meadow Ridge is currently seeking a Full-Time Dining Services (F&B) Manager 

Job Summary: 

  • Responsible for managing all service aspects of our different Independent Living outlets that includea 5 star restaurant, a Café and soon to come Pub concept.  

  • Assure a high standard of appearance, hospitality and service in personnel and cleanliness of dining room.  

  • Hire, supervise, train, and counsel dining room staff with a focus on leading the team to excellent levels of customer service. 

This position reports to the Director of Dining Services and will be an integral member of the Dining Services management team comprised of the Assistant Director of Dining Services, two additional Dining Services Managers and the Culinary leadership team. 

Job Requirements: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree or courses in Hotel and Restaurant Management preferred. 

  • A minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience in front of the house operations within a restaurant, hotel, club or similar institution. Bartending and bar management experience an added plus. 

  • Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, work with and be tolerant of residents, patients, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, subordinates and other outside contacts. 

  • Must be able to maintain a courteous, friendly and helpful attitude with the residents at all times. 

  • Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the Senior population.  

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following: 

  • 8 holidays & 2 floating holidays 

  • Discounted Meal Program 

  • Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms 

  • Associate Referral Bonus Program 

  • Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs 

  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match* 

  • Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits* 

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program* 

  • Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off* 

*Eligibility may vary by employment status 

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity,and inclusion. 

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique. 

Connect with your calling! Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. 

Meadow Ridge, a Benchmark Senior Living Community, is a distinctive continuing care retirement community for discerning individuals seeking a fresh perspective on senior living. Our scenic landscape spans 136 acres nestled among rolling hills, natural woodlands and open meadows for the best of Connecticut country living, located close to conveniences. From the time our residents walk in the door and see our stunning three-story atrium, theyknow they have found a retirement experience like no other.  

Meadow Ridge is currently seeking a Full-Time Dining Services (F&B) Manager 

Job Summary: 

  • Responsible for managing all service aspects of our different Independent Living outlets that includea 5 star restaurant, a Café and soon to come Pub concept.  

  • Assure a high standard of appearance, hospitality and service in personnel and cleanliness of dining room.  

  • Hire, supervise, train, and counsel dining room staff with a focus on leading the team to excellent levels of customer service. 

This position reports to the Director of Dining Services and will be an integral member of the Dining Services management team comprised of the Assistant Director of Dining Services, two additional Dining Services Managers and the Culinary leadership team. 

Job Requirements: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree or courses in Hotel and Restaurant Management preferred. 

  • A minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience in front of the house operations within a restaurant, hotel, club or similar institution. Bartending and bar management experience an added plus. 

  • Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, work with and be tolerant of residents, patients, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, subordinates and other outside contacts. 

  • Must be able to maintain a courteous, friendly and helpful attitude with the residents at all times. 

  • Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the Senior population.  

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following: 

  • 8 holidays & 2 floating holidays 

  • Discounted Meal Program 

  • Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms 

  • Associate Referral Bonus Program 

  • Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs 

  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match* 

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