Dining Service Cafe Manager (Full time - Meadows)

Job Description

Job Description

St. John’s is leading and inspiring a shift in society’s views of elderhood. Join our family of dedicated, talented employees who are at the forefront of innovative senior services delivery in this community. St. John’s embraces living every day by fostering a culture that is friendly, respectful, responsive, compassionate, innovative, and fun for both employees and the elders and residents that call St. John’s home.

If this description speaks to you, continue reading about the opportunity of Full-time (salaried) Dining Services Cafe Manager at the Meadows.

Position Summary: Responsible for all aspect of the Meadows Market Café including planning and execution of day to day operations. Responsible for selecting, training and supervising all Meadows Market Café Personnel: Food Purchasing, receiving, preparation, sanitation, safety and service for all meals through direction and delegation. Work directly with the Dining Services Director on oversight of the Café Budget to ensure all aspect of budget, including Labor and expenses are within budget.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct Supervision and Management of all Meadows Market Café staff of five (5) full time employees.
• Creating and Implementation of training processes of all new and current staff members of the Market Café.
• Creating, planning, and executing of all Market Café Standard Daily Menu’s, daily specials, special events and holiday menus. Working with kitchen Chef’s
• Oversight of daily production and preparation of all food prepared and served for the Café. Working with the Kitchen Chef’s
• Ensure kitchen and service areas are set up for each meal period and that Café is attractively set up for service.
• Ensure dining area, retail items and service counter is kept neat and properly stocked.
• Conduct a daily, weekly and monthly inventory of all stock in the Café.
• Scheduling of Market Café employees for all shifts breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week including holidays, and special events.
• Ability to call in orders to food and beverage distributors as needed.
• Ensure proper stocking, purchasing and inventory of Café retail grocery store items.
• Knowledge to coordinate theme and special events.
• Ability of knowing the needs for special functions and the capability of properly setting up for Special functions occurring at Chestnut Court.
• Ensure all related areas are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at the end of each shift.
• Attend all department meetings, mandatory trainings and staff meetings.
• Greet and serve residents, resolve any complaints, problems or questions that occur.
• Knowledge of opening and closing the P.O.S. System as well as operating all aspects of the P.O.S. including adding, deleting and maintaining system barcodes.
• Responsible for hiring, training and disciplinary processes of direct reports.
• Perform all other tasks as required by management.
• Arrive on time, prepared to work.
• Perform daily Market Café, kitchen and service area inspections.
• Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, guests, volunteers, employees.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of daily, weekly & monthly catering functions.
• Must be flexible, assuring shifts and events are covered, and able to change work schedule to assure the smooth running of the cafe. As a salaried position, this may include working flexible hours at times, or flexing days off/days worked.

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent is required
• HACCP/Food Safety Certified - required – St. John’s will provide
• Bachelor's or associate degree in hospitality management or a related field is preferred.
• Fluent in the English Language
• At Least five (5) Years’ experience (two (2) of which in a management position) preferably in a high-volume upscale restaurant, hotel, country club or senior living community.
• Meet and maintain St. John’s vehicle driving standards.

Physical Requirements:

Body Positions:

• Sitting, Standing, Squatting, Stooping and Bending

Body Movements:

• Walking, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, bending, and reaching are required in the accomplishment of tasks. Has the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Exposure to Conditions:

• Wet floors, steam, hot water, ovens, grease, cleaning chemicals and small flames.

Check out what we have to offer YOU at https://www.stjohnsliving.org/careers:

• Health, dental, vision insurance (30 hours+)
• Employer sponsored life insurance & telemedicine (30 hours+)
• Weekly paychecks
• Competitive pay
• Ability to pay your bills before pay day through PayActiv: https://www.payactiv.com/employees/
• Free parking
• 24/7 fitness center
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• On-site child care
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Cell phone discounts
• Recognition activities and events

St. John’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.