Director of Food and Beverage

About the role

As the Director of Food and Beverage, you will create a superlative dining experience for our residents, ensuring compassion, excellence, and joy in every meal.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, and educate a full complement of staff.
• Maintain department records and perform administrative functions.
• Establish, document, direct, and assist with general kitchen and dining room sanitation procedures.
• Coordinate with the community leadership team for any special functions or needs of residents.
• Comply with all state, local, or federal rules, regulations, and licensing requirements related to health, safety (OSHA), and general operations of the Food & Beverage Department.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Culinary and/or Dietary Manager Certification preferred, or the ability to become certified.
• Serve Safe certification or equivalent required.
• State and county-specific certifications.
• Two years’ supervisory experience within a dietary environment.
• Experience in senior living, hospitality, or healthcare dining preferred.
• General knowledge in productivity, costs and budgets, energy conservation, purchasing, receiving, storing systems, preparation and serving techniques, pilferage and portion control, personnel development, kitchen sanitation, and general management of the Dietary Department.

Benefits

• Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time team members).
• Life insurance and other voluntary insurance options.
• 401(k) participation for all team members.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Daily Pay and discounts through Perk Spot.

Spectrum Retirement Communities strongly encourages all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, vaccination is not a requirement for employment.