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Dining Services Manager

Compass Group
$50,000.00 - $55,000.00
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, flex time, retirement plan
United States, New Jersey, Hightstown
25 Leshin Lane (Show on map)
Jul 14, 2025
Morrison Living Salary:$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 Other Forms of Compensation:Signing Bonus 2500.00 Driven by our passion in the pursuit of hospitality and culinary excellence, Morrison Living has built community through dining experiences for over a century. Embedded in our culture, we deliver exceptional service and aim to be the best part of someone's day.The commitment of our team members to these core principles makes us an industry leader and an employer of choice for hospitality professionals. Everything we do means more when it's served with care. The exceptional care and culinary artistry of our team members is nurtured by training, developing, and recognizing our greatest asset - our people. This approach makes the Morrison Living difference. Join us and discover how we build community one meal at a time. Team Leadership in Senior Living Dining: Lead a team of 12 dietary aides in delivering approximately 500 meals daily across two dining areas at a respected continuing care retirement community. Career Growth Opportunity: Gain hands-on experience working with varied dietary needs across Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care-an excellent foundation for long-term success in the thriving senior living sector. Operational Role with Work-Life Balance: Ideal for a self-motivated, reliable professional who enjoys early shifts (5:30 AM-2:00 PM). Scenic and Supportive Environment: Located on a beautiful lake in Hightstown, NJ, Meadow Lakes offers a peaceful setting and a strong team culture, with two years remaining on the current contract. Job Summary Summary: As a Dining Services Manager, you will manage a team of food service professionals and be responsible for the overall service in the main dining room as well as special functions. Additionally, you will assist with maintaining interdepartmental relations and integrating the dining service department with the facility plan of operation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: Oversees dining services operations at a medium to large volume location, ensuring high-quality food service and customer satisfaction. Hires, trains, coaches, and develops the patient services team to meet performance and service standards. Ensures compliance with dietary restrictions, special diets, and patient preferences within medical guidelines. Collaborates with the Chef and management team to create menus and implement new culinary programs that reflect the company's vision. Supports budgeting, profit and loss management, and preparation of quarterly client reports. Leads or participates in patient satisfaction initiatives, departmental meetings, and facility-wide quality improvement programs. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations, including HIPAA and patient rights policies. Oversees sanitation, infection control, and quality improvement efforts in meal service areas. Works with marketing and culinary teams to drive innovation and increase sales through food quality and presentation. Handles customer interactions and resolves complaints in a service-oriented manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations. Waited table and catering experience is preferred. Some knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation. Communication skills both written and verbal. Financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills. Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet. ServSafe Certification is preferred. Associate's degreeis preferred. Apply to Morrison Living today! Morrison Living is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story Associates at Morrison Living are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Flexible Time Off Paid Parental Leave Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Personal Leave Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Living maintains a drug-free workplace. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information. Req ID:1427287 Morrison Living LYN PELLEGRINI [[req_classification