Position: Restaurant Manager Pay: $70,00-$75,000, commensurate with experience Location: Essex, CT Who We Are Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set against a beautiful 1,000-acre natural preserve and just minutes from the shoreline, Essex Meadows leads the way in comprehensive senior living in Connecticut. When you work at Essex Meadows, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company-one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! You Will Enjoy • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Life insurance • AD&D insurance • Long-term disability insurance • 401(k) with company match • Resident sponsored educational scholarships • Generous PTO and paid holidays • Employee assistance program • Daily Pay Option – Work today, get paid today • An exceptional work environment What You'll Do As Restaurant Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of our dining venues and front-of-house service teams while ensuring outstanding service, operational excellence, and resident satisfaction. Leadership & Team Development • Lead, coach, and develop dining room supervisors, lead servers, bartenders, hosts, and service staff. • Conduct training, performance management, and employee development initiatives. • Foster a positive, accountable, and engaged team culture. • Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and retention efforts. • Conduct daily pre-shift meetings and ongoing service coaching. Dining Operations • Oversee day-to-day operations of dining rooms, bars, service stations, and special events. • Ensure exceptional service standards and hospitality are consistently delivered. • Partner with the Food & Beverage Director to drive operational excellence. • Support special events, resident functions, and community-wide initiatives. • Serve as the department leader in the absence of the Food & Beverage Director. Resident & Guest Experience • Build meaningful relationships with residents and guests. • Resolve service concerns quickly and professionally. • Maintain a visible presence in dining venues during service periods. • Ensure personalized, high-quality dining experiences that exceed expectations. Financial & Administrative Oversight • Manage staffing schedules and labor utilization. • Process payroll and monitor staffing efficiency. • Assist with inventory controls, purchasing, and operational reporting. • Support departmental budget goals and performance objectives. Technology & Compliance • Serve as the primary administrator for dining POS systems. • Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards. • Maintain clean, organized, and safe dining environments. • Support alcohol service compliance and safety initiatives. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications • 3-5+ years of progressive restaurant, hospitality, food service, senior living, hotel, club, or healthcare dining management experience. • Previous supervisory or management experience. • Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building abilities. • Experience with scheduling, payroll, and operational reporting. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment. • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills. Preferred Qualifications • Associate’s degree in Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Five (5) years of high-volume restaurant management experience will be considered. • Experience within senior living, country club, hotel, or upscale dining environments. • Experience with POS systems, workforce management software, and Microsoft Office. • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations. All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status. EEO Employer