How to hire a dining room supervisor

How to hire a dining room supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step dining room supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a dining room supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new dining room supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your dining room supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a dining room supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A dining room supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, dining room supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of dining room supervisor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Dining Room Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Dining Room Supervisor		$12-20
   Banquet Captain	Banquet captains are responsible for directing each banquet staff in the entire meal service and assign tasks to them as required. Their duties include teaching new staff members how to execute their designated tasks in the banquet... Show more	$13-19
   Bakery Manager	Bakery managers are responsible for the staff's training, schedules, and assignment of tasks. Suggesting changes in the inventory, prices, and products to make based on reports are also part of a manager's job aside from purchasing supplies for the bakery when needed... Show more	$14-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Food Service
   • Cleanliness
   • Fine Dining
   • Culinary
   • Wine
   • Customer Service
   • Reservations
   • Meal Service
   • POS
   • Guest Satisfaction
   • Food Handling
   • Food Preparation
   • Room Operations
   • Quality Service

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage inventory and payroll accounting.
   • Maintain employee work records, prepare bi weekly payroll records, and complete paperwork to comply with licensing laws and tax.
   • Maintain effective communication and leadership with production and service staff in quality food production environment.
   • Check server (s) and house person BEOs to ensure that all information are accurate.
   • Enter event totals and menus into Delphi and request menu needs through marketing department.
   • Maximize sales opportunities with one-on-one client consultation through competitive minimums, menu creation, upselling and booking incentives.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your dining room supervisor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A dining room supervisor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, dining room supervisors' average salary in west virginia is 36% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level dining room supervisors earn 37% less than senior-level dining room supervisors.
   • Certifications. A dining room supervisor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a dining room supervisor's salary.

   Average dining room supervisor salary

   $16.66hourly

   $34,655 yearly

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   Entry-level dining room supervisor salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated February 1, 2026

   Average dining room supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$43,932	$21
   2	Rhode Island	$41,172	$20
   3	Connecticut	$41,107	$20
   4	Colorado	$39,667	$19
   5	Massachusetts	$39,656	$19
   6	New York	$39,213	$19
   7	Arizona	$38,097	$18
   8	Florida	$35,908	$17
   9	Texas	$35,205	$17
   10	Virginia	$34,925	$17
   11	Montana	$34,882	$17
   12	Oregon	$34,620	$17
   13	Utah	$34,502	$17
   14	Michigan	$34,248	$16
   15	Nebraska	$33,985	$16
   16	Pennsylvania	$33,652	$16
   17	Tennessee	$32,168	$15
   18	North Carolina	$31,922	$15
   19	Ohio	$31,773	$15
   20	Illinois	$30,910	$15

   Average dining room supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	UMass Lowell	$41,350	$19.88
   2	Tulalip Resort Casino	$41,229	$19.82
   3	Kohler Co.	$39,585	$19.03	3
   4	Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza	$39,456	$18.97
   5	Washington College	$38,306	$18.42
   6	Meritage Hospitality Group	$38,246	$18.39
   7	Middlebury College	$37,951	$18.25	4
   8	Xanterra	$37,735	$18.14	8
   9	Dignity Health	$37,681	$18.12	17
   10	Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants	$37,667	$18.11	81
   11	Maravilla Foundation	$37,607	$18.08
   12	HEI Hotels & Resorts	$37,548	$18.05	67
   13	Princeton Watches	$37,297	$17.93
   14	Fooda	$37,259	$17.91	14
   15	Fairmont Schools	$37,240	$17.90	9
   16	Grace Management	$37,228	$17.90
   17	Virginia Lutheran Homes	$36,746	$17.67
   18	Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts	$36,733	$17.66	14
   19	Vasari LLC	$36,563	$17.58
   20	Hueman	$36,401	$17.50

4. Writing a dining room supervisor job description

   A job description for a dining room supervisor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a dining room supervisor job description:

   Dining room supervisor job description example

   Qualifications:
   - Two (2) years experience in fine dining or high volume food service preferably in assisted living, full service and/or hospitality industries
   - Supervisory/management experience preferred which may include supervising and responsibility of shift/daily operations
   - Maintains current Food Services Sanitation certificate
   - High School diploma / GED accepted
   - Ability to handle multiple priorities
   - Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
   - Competent in organizational, time management skills
   - Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
   - Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications

   Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Sunrise are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required.

   Sunrise Senior Living offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. Team members may also be eligible to receive a bonus based on their position. Some leadership roles are eligible to receive annual bonuses. All team members have the potential to receive spot bonuses and other incentive awards.

   EOE

   
   Qualifications
   

   Sunrise Senior Living has championed quality of life in senior care for more than 30 years. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families. It's no surprise that many of the world's leading experts in Senior Living entrust their career to Sunrise.

   At Sunrise, you will…
   
   Make a Difference Every Day
   We are passionate about our mission — to champion quality of life for all seniors. We deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.

   Be Part of a Uniquely Supportive Community
   The care-focused environment we create for residents extends to our team members. We offer programs, rewards, and benefits to help you live your best.

   Ignite Your Potential
   We believe potential has no limits. We offer best-in-class leadership development programs designed to grow our leaders. We are committed to helping our team members achieve their career goals.

   Sunrise Senior Living was again named as one of the Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ by Fortune and certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 5th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

   Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work ®

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5. Post your job

   To find the right dining room supervisor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with dining room supervisors they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit dining room supervisors who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your dining room supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit dining room supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit dining room supervisors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new dining room supervisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the dining room supervisor position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new dining room supervisor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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