Dining Room Assistant Manager

Dining Room Assistant Manager – Brookdale

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Brookdale invites you to help make lives better. You’ll earn more than a paycheck and have opportunities for professional growth, health and wellness programs, and a full suite of benefits.

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits ( protection, pet insurance)

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company‑provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, legal plan)
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay range will be determined by skills and experience. The role is eligible for team‑based bonus opportunities. Temporary associates are not benefit‑eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program. Veterans, transitioning active‑duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. Brookdale supports naturalization costs for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year. The application window closes within 30 days of posting.

Responsible for providing a quality dining experience by assisting the Dining Room Manager with oversight of staff and maintaining a pleasant environment. Provides direct supervision of at least two full‑time associates.

• Supervise daily operations of dining room, room service, and convenience store (if applicable).
• Assign wait staff to sections and side work; inspect work.
• Ensure room‑service orders are delivered timely and correctly.
• Ensure smooth opening and closing procedures.
• Maintain adequate staffing per shift and cover absences.
• Oversee resident billing of food‑service charges.
• Assist in producing weekly schedules within budgetary guidelines.
• Lead training of new associates and conduct ongoing training.
• Supervise special events.
• Assist service staff during mealtime and with greeting/seating residents and guests, as needed.
• In consultation with the Dining Services Director, hire, train, discipline, and terminate associates per company policies.
• Maintain the resident request logbook and forward requests to Chef or Food Service Director.

All duties may be assigned by the supervisor. This overview is not exhaustive.

Education and Experience
Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination.

Certifications, Licenses, and Special Requirements
Current Serv Safe certification required. Hold any local, state, or county food‑handling/sanitation licenses.

Management/Decision Making
Applies guidelines to make varied decisions within the department using sound judgment on moderately complex problems.

Knowledge and Skills
Extensive knowledge of dining operations; outgoing, cheerful, energetic, friendly, and organized. Comfortable walking and standing for extended periods. Works effectively with diverse personalities and treats people with dignity and respect. Ability to read/write English and communicate with residents and coworkers.

• Standing, walking, and sitting
• Use of hands and fingers
• On‑call as needed
• Reach with hands and arms
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, latex, blood‑borne pathogens, and various chemical hazards
• Can lift up to 25 pounds
• Potential for injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment

Brookdale is an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. We are a great place to be: gracious hospitality, home‑like feel, entertaining events, industry leadership in clinical care, nationwide communities, and extensive corporate support with training.

Brookdale offers a full suite of benefits and fosters an inclusive culture. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.