Director of Food and Beverage

About the role

At The Cypress of Charlotte, we offer more than just a workplace—we offer a vibrant, resort-style environment where meaningful work meets a strong sense of community. As Charlotte’s premier Life Plan Community, nestled on 65 scenic acres in SouthPark, The Cypress blends luxury living with compassionate care. Our team is made up of talented, diverse professionals who are deeply committed to making a positive impact every day. If you're looking for a warm, supportive setting where your contributions are valued and your work truly matters, The Cypress of Charlotte is a place where you can thrive!

Lead a premier culinary and dining service experience. Inspire a talented team. Make a difference every day. Do you believe exceptional food and attentive, personalized service should make dining one of the most memorable parts of a member's day? Are you a hands-on food and beverage leader who thrives on creating outstanding culinary and service experiences while developing high-performing teams? If so, we invite you to apply to be our next Director of Food and Beverage/Culinary Services. In this key leadership role, you'll oversee all aspects of our culinary and dining service operations, delivering restaurant-quality food, welcoming hospitality, and consistently attentive service for members, families, and guests. You'll combine your culinary knowledge, front-of-house service expertise, leadership skills, and business acumen to create innovative menus, elevate service standards, lead a dedicated team, and ensure exceptional quality, satisfaction, and hospitality.

Why Join Us? At our community, dining is more than a meal. It's an opportunity to create memorable experiences, build relationships, and enrich lives. We are committed to providing an exceptional hospitality experience for members while investing in the success and development of our team members. You'll Enjoy A leadership role with meaningful impactAn opportunity to shape and elevate the dining programA collaborative and supportive leadership teamCompetitive salary and benefitsThe chance to make a difference in the lives of older adults every day

Location: Charlotte, NC

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop culinary and dining service teams, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, teamwork, and hospitality.
• Oversee the development of creative, nutritious, and appealing menus that meet member preferences and dietary requirements.
• Oversee food preparation, production, presentation, dining room operations, and