Service Manager Jobs in Virginia

A Service Manager in the hospitality industry is responsible for overseeing all aspects of customer service, ensuring that the organization provides the highest levels of hospitality and service to its customers. They coordinate all activities pertaining to guest services, including reservation, reception, room service, and customer complaints. Their key role involves designing and implementing procedures, training staff, addressing customer queries, and ensuring customer satisfaction. They also monitor day-to-day operations and report on the effectiveness of strategies and initiatives.

Important skills for a Service Manager include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, leadership, problem-solving abilities, multitasking, and a keen eye for detail. They should also have a deep understanding of customer service techniques and principles and a customer-oriented mindset. A solid understanding of management principles, familiarity with industry's latest trends, and knowledge of quality assurance principles are crucial. There are no specific certifications required for this role, but a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or a related field is usually preferred. Prior experience in a managerial or supervisory role in the hospitality industry is often required. They may have held roles such as Front Desk Supervisor, Guest Service Manager, or Assistant Hotel Manager before stepping into a Service Manager role.

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Dining Services Director II

  • Pinnacle Living
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 hour ago

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for exceptional dining? We're a premier retirement community seeking a Director of Dining Services to oversee our culinary team and deliver a fine dining...

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Dining Services Director

  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Gainesville, VA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Gainesville, VA
  • 21 hours ago

Qualifications: Associates degree or higher in food service management or hospitality, including food service or restaurant management coursework preferred....

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Restaurant Service Manager

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Springfield, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, VA
  • 1 day ago

The Restaurant Service Manager is the day-to-day leader who ensures that their team is empowered and trained to deliver an outstanding experience and love the guest....

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Dining Services Supervisor (Days and Hours vary)-Full-time

  • Westminster Canterbury
  • Winchester, VA
  • 27 days ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 27 days ago

Certified Food Service Manager in Sanitation preferred. 4. Computer literacy preferred. JOB REQUIREMENTS: 1. Support the mission and purpose of SVWC. 2....

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Convention Services Manager

  • The Westin Tysons Corner
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 30+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY Prepares all event documentation and coordinates with group sales and/or catering sales, hotel departments, and customer to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout pre-event, event...

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Supervisor-Dining Services

  • Vinson Hall Retirement Community
  • McLean, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Vinson Hall (VH), a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community, located in beautiful McLean, VA is currently seeking an energetic team player to join our team as a Dining Services Supervisor....

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Restaurant Service Manager

  • Red Robin
  • Newport News, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Restaurant Service ManagerCompensation Range: 50,000.00 - 59,500.00 The Restaurant Service Manager is responsible for ensuring seamless day-to-day operations throughout their shifts, with an unwavering...

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Dining Services Director - Potential New Business - Midlothian, VA Area

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Midlothian, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Midlothian, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Compass Corporate Position Title: [[title]] A family of companies and experiences As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great...

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Dining Services Director - Potential New Business

  • Compass Group
  • Midlothian, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Midlothian, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Position Title: [[title]] A family of companies and experiences As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our...

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Restaurant Service Manager

  • Red Robin International, Inc.
  • Christiansburg, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Christiansburg, VA
  • 90+ days ago

Restaurant Service Manager Compensation Range: 50,000.00 - 59,500.00 The Restaurant Service Manager is responsible for ensuring seamless day-to-day operations throughout their shifts, with an unwavering...

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Demographic Data for Virginia

Moving to Virginia? Find some basic demographic data about Virginia below.


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Salary for Service Manager Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Service Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Service Managers in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.0%
Associate's Degree
16.2%
High School or GED
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.8%
Master's Degree
10.7%
Some College
3.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Service Managers in Virginia
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%



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