Assistant Dining Room Manager

Mary's Woods is seeking an Assistant Dining Room Manager with excellent skills, passion and creativity. As an Assistant Dining Room Manager at Mary's Woods, you will assist in the general operation of one of our dining venues with a focus on managing staff and the resident experience as you continue to promote our mission and vision. This role requires a dynamic individual with strong leadership skills, a passion for hospitality, and a commitment to the organization's mission.

Mary's Woods is a non-profit senior living community founded in 2001. We offer independent living, assisted living, memory care and residential care in a park-like setting on 40 acres in Lake Oswego. We pride ourselves on our rich heritage, spirit of caring and welcoming culture. We are seeking passionate team members to join us in fulfilling our mission and values.

Below are some of the core responsibilities, experience and skills needed to be successful:

• Assist in managing turnover through appropriate staff selection, hiring, orientation, training, education, coaching, evaluation and development of new and existing personnel


• Demonstrate considerable initiative and judgment involved in assigned tasks, delegating responsibilities, resolving operational problems and handling employee and resident complaints and concerns


• Assist residents and their families with special parties and/or events as needed


• Assist with administrative tasks related to managing the dining rooms and staff, including but not limited to: inventory and ordering, reviewing weekly schedules and employee punches; reviewing, correcting, properly organizing and filing customer meal tickets Assist with dining reports, assist with updating resident communication boards


• Communicate with Dining Room Manager and/or Director on department matters and concerns involving residents, employees and other departments


• Demonstrate initiative and judgment involved in assigned tasks, delegate responsibilities, resolve operation problems and handle employee and resident complaints and concerns


• Demonstrate knowledge of food sanitation practices, workplace safety, labor laws, housekeeping procedures and food and wine service techniques


• Promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance and attitude


• Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences


• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement

Education and Experience Required:

• Education and/or experience equivalent to the completion of a high school diploma or GED


• Previous restaurant or food service industry in a retirement community or long term aging facilities preferred


• Experience in management and/or supervision of restaurants, hotels, or retirement community facilities preferred


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint)


• Current Oregon Food Handlers card

Employee Benefits: 

• Free Employee TriMet Pass


• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Flexible Spending Account first of the month after hire (working 30+ hours per week)


• Employee Assistance Program


• 403b with match


• Paid Time Off & Holidays


• Tuition Assistance Program


• Access to Fitness Center & Pool


• Complimentary Food Item per Shift

The starting wage depends on experience, certification and education. This is a full-time, exempt position scheduled to work 5 days a week and will include working weekends and holidays.

Working at Mary's Woods in any capacity means you're supporting an organization with a mission rooted in the core values of respect, compassion, excellence, stewardship and justice. We are committed to hospitality in every sense of the word -- priding ourselves on providing exceptional care to residents, opportunities for our employees and neighborliness to our surrounding community. You’re encouraged to apply today if these principles resonate with you!

If you experience any challenges with the application process, please contact Mary’s Woods HR Department at [email protected]