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Dining Operations Manager

Asbury Communities


Job Location:

Gaithersburg, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 October 2026 (8 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of dining services ensuring high-quality food service and resident satisfaction while maintaining financial and operational efficiency. This role manages the dining manager including chefs and hourly team members and ensures compliance with safety sanitation and regulatory standards. The Operations Manager fosters a collaborative environment supports professional development and works to enhance the overall dining experience.

1. Daily Operations and Service Excellence

  • Manage multiple food service operations to maintain high standards in food preparation presentation and service.
  • Oversee daily front of house and back of house operations across assigned dining venues. 
  • Ensure consistent food quality presentation temperature and timely service. 
  • Address resident concerns promptly and professionally documenting resolutions and follow-up.
  • Coordinate with culinary leadership to ensure menu execution and service consistency.

2. Leadership and Associate Development

  • Provide direct supervision coaching and performance management for dining room managers supervisors and associates.
  • Conduct regular leadership meetings associate check-ins and performance evaluations.
  • Ensure new associates receive appropriate onboarding orientation and job-specific training.
  • Oversee scheduling payroll functions and staffing to ensure appropriate coverage and efficient operation.

3. Financial Management and Budget Accountability

 

  • Manage operational expenses in accordance with approved budgets.
  • Monitor labor productivity scheduling efficiency overtime and staffing levels.
  • Partner with culinary leadership to control food costs waste and inventory.
  • Review financial reports identify unfavorable variances and implement corrective action plans.

4. Food Safety Sanitation and Compliance

 

  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations sanitation requirements and organizational policies.
  • Complete required weekly safety inspections observations and operational audits.
  • Ensure corrective actions are documented and completed within established deadlines.
  • Maintain readiness for regulatory inspections and internal audits.

6. Resident Engagement and Continuous Improvement

  • Plan and coordinate catering services special events and other dining-related activities.
  • Actively engage with residents to understand their dining preferences and address concerns promptly.
  • Participate in resident meetings and service improvement initiatives.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
  • Certified Dietary Manager certification preferred.
  • Certified Food Manager certification required.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive food service hospitality or dining operations management experience.
  • Experience overseeing multiple dining venues or complex food service operations preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of labor management budgeting financial reporting and operational controls.

Additional Information :

Depending upon the status of the position Asbury offers generous benefits including medical dental and vision coverage; 401K with match; PTO and paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  #LI-TB1


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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From our founding in 1926 as a Methodist home for the aged to present day, Asbury Communities has dedicated itself to being a leader in aging services. Today, Asbury is the nation’s 15th largest not-for-profit senior living organization, as ranked by the LeadingAge Ziegler 200 (LZ 20 ... View more

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