Director of Food and Beverage

About the role

At Spectrum Retirement Communities we believe in living without limits, in aging fearlessly, and in sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you! The Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for creating a superlative dining experience for our residents.

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

Qualifications

• 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
• Possess general knowledge in the following areas of operation: 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

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options (eligible for full-time team members)
• 401(k) participation (all part-time and full-time team members)
• Paid time off, holiday pay, Daily Pay
• Discounts through Perk Spot
• Encouragement to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (vaccine not a requirement)