Bistro Dining Manager

$60,000-65,000 per year | Credit given for experience
Full-time Monday–Friday, occasional weekends and holidays may be required
Location: Wesley Willows | Rockford, IL

Exceptional senior living starts with extraordinary people. At Wesley Willows, your work is more than a job—it's a fulfilling journey of personal and professional growth, guided by strong ethics and a commitment to compassionate service.

Apply today and receive a response within 48 hours!

What You'll Do:

• Oversee daily front-of-house (FOH) dining operations, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local standards and regulations.
• Manage FOH staffing, including scheduling, training, evaluations, and employee relations in coordination with HR and leadership.
• Plan and execute special events, including BEOs, pricing, and menu development with culinary and operations teams.
• Maintain accurate labor budgets, payroll, inventory, and vendor management in line with fiscal guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards through regular audits and documentation.
• Collaborate with BOH and Executive Chef for quality assurance, event planning, and service coordination.
• Drive resident satisfaction and operational success by meeting or exceeding budget, revenue, and KPI goals.

• ServSafe Food Manager certification (required)
• 2 years of elevated dining and service methods (required)
• Valid Driver's licence and clean MVR record (required)
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills
• Skilled in event planning, catering, budgeting, and inventory management
• Proficient in Microsoft Teams, POS systems, and general computer applications
• Basset certification (preferred)

Benefits Available to Qualified Employees:

• Financial Wellness Perks: Access earned wages before payday through ZayZoon, plus tools and resources to support your financial wellbeing.
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Mail Order Pharmacy
• Telemedicine
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Our Commitment to Health & Safety The wellbeing of our residents and team members is our top priority. To help keep everyone safe, we ask all team members to receive a yearly flu shot (with medical and religious exemptions available), While we do not require the COVID-19 vaccine for employment, we do collect vaccination status in accordance with health guidelines. This helps us keep our community informed, safe, and prepared. Candidates must also complete a QuantiFERON Gold TB Blood Test as part of their pre-hire drug screen and physical.

Due to the safety-sensitive nature of skilled nursing services and participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs, employment is contingent upon successful completion of:

• Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act Screening
• National, State, County Criminal Background Checks
• Federal and state exclusion screening (OIG/Medicare/Medicaid)
• Pre-employment drug screening (including marijuana)
• Verification of work authorization
• Applicable registry verification (CNA. Nurse)
• Motor vehicle record view for positions requiring driving