Director of Food and Beverage

Life Care Services

$85K — $90K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in culinary arts preferred
  • Completion of a recognized food safety course
  • 5+ years of experience as an executive chef or similar role
  • 3+ years of management experience in food service
  • Experience in a senior living community is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop a comprehensive upscale culinary services program
  • Supervise and manage the Culinary Services Department
  • Plan and serve menu cycles that meet nutritional criteria
  • Ensure adherence to budgetary and financial guidelines
  • Participate in hands-on cooking and dishwashing as needed
  • Maintain a professional and well-trained culinary staff

Benefits

  • Supportive management and team dynamics
  • Opportunity to contribute to community engagement
  • Focus on quality service and cleanliness in the culinary environment
  • Involvement in a fulfilling and purpose-driven industry
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Dleaney at Parkway Lakes, is recruiting for a hospitality focused Director of Culinary Services to join our team! The Director of Culinary provides full-scope, hands-on management of the Community's Culinary Services Department. Responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness. This person is a key member of the Community's management team adhering to policies and procedures and upholding the Community's mission, philosophy, values and the Company's vision, principles and Hospitality Promises.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive, professional, and upscale culinary services program in order to create and maintain a positive experience for all customers.
  • Supervise the Culinary Services Department. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.
  • Research, plan, develop, produce, and serve menu cycle programs that are complaint with required nutritional/dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepares diets provided per policies procedures.
  • Meet or exceed established budgetary and financial guidelines.
  • Responsible for hands-on, direct cooking, serving and dish washing as necessary.
  • Ensure professional, trained, properly uniformed, and talented staff.


Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree (in culinary arts program preferred)
  • Successful completion of recognized food safety course
  • Minimum of five years' experience as executive chef, chef in a hotel, restaurant, club, or other similar employment
  • Minimum of three years' experience in administration and management of food service systems
  • Senior living community experience preferred


Salary range $85-$90K Year based on experience

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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