Director of Food and Beverage

About the role

The Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for creating a superlative dining experience for our residents. Spectrum Retirement Communities strongly encourage all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, the vaccine is not a requirement to work with us.

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
• Other voluntary insurance options
• 401(k) participation (available to all part-time and full-time team members)
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Daily Pay
• Discounts through Perk Spot