POSITION SUMMARY
The Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the restaurants. Their duties include hiring and training restaurant staff following company policies, speaking with residents and guests to address concerns or solve problems and creating schedules for restaurant team members. The Restaurant Manager has a CDM and is familiar with IDDSI practices and has the ability to recognize dietary requirements. This position reports directly to the Director of Restaurants with a dotted line to the Healthcare Administrator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Collaborates with Director of Food and Beverage in the timely hiring, orientation, scheduling and on-going training and performance management of restaurant team members.
- Manages all related systems within the restaurants.
- Supervises the flow of service to ensure that residents, guests, family members, and staff receive quality dining service.
- Inspects workstations for completion of assigned side work.
- Responds to resident feedback addressing concerns in a timely, professional manner.
- Maintains timely and professional communication with the Director of Food and Beverages and the Executive Chef and shares all food comments and suggestions with the Executive Chef.
- Works with restaurant management to help ensure budgetary compliance.
- Responsible to manage and maintain the equipment necessary to successfully operate the restaurants at or above Mather service standards.
- Coordinates and executes theme meals and/or functions and related billing processes and provides accurate and timely information to the Restaurant Manager so that billing for events/functions can occur and resident satisfaction is ensured.
- Oversees dietary restrictions, follows IDDSI Practices.
- Performs training to team members on IDDSI and dietary needs.
- Oversees permanent residents through quarterly and annual culinary interviews, nutritional notes, and updated care plans.
- Attends Care Conferences.
- Provides nutrition interventions.
- Completes Monthly and Quarterly QAPI Reports.
- Creates modified, specialty and non-select menus.
- Works closely with culinary team to develop nutritional menus for life centre.
This job description is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, Mather reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Progressive experience in an upscale restaurant and/or Life Plan community
- Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and make independent decisions
- CDM Certified
- Proficient in Windows applications including Excel, Word and Outlook
- Knowledgeable in Point-of-Sale systems
- Knowledgeable in job related federal, state, and local regulations to ensure safe and clean dining environment
- Certification in food safety/sanitation and BASSET
- English language proficiency
Preferred:
- College degree in culinary or hospitality management
- Knowledgeable in Online ordering, Online Reservations
Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce and upholding our inclusive value. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Benefits
Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*
Team members are eligible for:
- A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
- A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
- Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
- Our SELF program, which allows for team members to be reimbursed up to $75 per year for items and experiences that support their self-care, from yoga classes to art supplies to concert tickets
Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Extended illness benefits
- Employee wellness programs
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance - free to all team members
*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.
About The Mather:
The Mather is a Life Plan Community in Tysons, Virginia, for those 62 and better that defies expectations of what senior living is supposed to be. More than a luxury residence, The Mather is in an enviable walkable, urban neighborhood, close to the Metro and all the DC area has to offer. Opened in March 2024, The Mather includes 293 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens and more.
The Mather is located at 7929 Westpark Drive, Tysons.
About Mather
Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age WellSM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.
Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
