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We are in search of a passionate and driven General Manager of Dining Services to lead our team. In this role, you will oversee meal preparation and service delivery, managing a diverse team of assistant managers, restaurant servers and staff in partnership with our culinary team. You will have the opportunity to streamline operations, optimize efficiency, and create a culinary experience that will leave our customers wanting more. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!

What we offer   

• Compensation: Starting at $80,000 - $90,000 / annually, commensurate with experience
• Quality of life – most of our restaurant's employees are out before 9pm!
• A "career for life" approach to professional and personal development for our greatest asset; our employees. 
• Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO
• 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.
• Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices
• A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.

How you will make an impact    

• Directly manages the overall dining program including meal service/Front of House and culinary/Back of House program (menu development, preparation, service, delivery and financial) and supports the hospitality program.
• Responsible for the overall supervision and efficiency of dining managers, culinary, utility staff and service staff (including training, evaluating and disciplining).  Supports supervision, direction and efficiency of meal service and hospitality with all Dining Staff.
• Manages the financial operation of the Dining program.
• Assures the dining program (meal service and nutrition clinical care) is in compliance with all Federal, State and Local regulations and is provided with a hospitality focus.
• Provides dining service training for functions performed by Dining and Catering Staff and all staff supporting dining programs.

What you will need   

• Minimum of 5 years food service management experience required, including production, service and sanitation.  
• Flexible with schedule; will be required to work weekends and holidays
• Serve Safe Certified obtained within 6 months of employment. Additional certifications are required by federal, state, and/or local regulations

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Riderwood is a beautiful 120-acre continuing care retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Riderwood helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law