High School Diploma or GED required; Culinary Degree preferred.
5-7 years of progressive experience in Food and Beverage operations, ideally in a hotel setting.
2+ years of food service management experience.
Serve Safe Certified or equivalent Food Safety Certification required.
Strong organizational and time management skills essential.
Proficient in managing budgets for food, supplies, and labor.
Experience in banquets or special event planning is a plus.
Responsibilities
Provide exceptional customer service and create top-tier dining experiences.
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations at all stages of food handling.
Recruit, train, and develop food service staff, including performance evaluations.
Foster teamwork and cooperation among all staff members.
Prepare and manage staff work schedules within budget constraints.
Implement and execute the Art of Atria Dining program effectively.
Oversee food service budget and conduct monthly financial analyses.
Collaborate with staff to design menus based on resident preferences and seasonal ingredients.
Maintain kitchen equipment and supplies in compliance with regulations.
Ensure adherence to the Atria Quality Enhancement Program.
Assist in sales and marketing efforts with the department head team.
Plan and execute special events, banquets, and themed meals.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits package.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Employee discounts on dining and services.
Full Job Description
Overview
Responsibilities
Provide high levels of customer service and create first class dining venues.
Ensure that all food is purchased, stored, prepared and served in accordance to local, state, and federal guidelines.
Interview, hire, coach, train and develop staff. This includes, but not limited to, staff evaluations and discipline of food service staff in accordance with company guidelines.
Create a strong sense of team work and cooperation among all staff.
Prepare and coordinate work schedules for staff in accordance to budget.
Fully implement and execute the Art of Atria Dining.
Manage the food service budget and perform monthly analysis of money spent and why it was spent.
Works with staff to plan, write, and execute menus and recipes based on resident likes and dislikes, budget, and seasonal options.
Responsible for maintaining equipment in good working condition.
Responsible for maintaining adequate amounts of cleaning supplies, small wares, equipment, and food in accordance with local and state regulations and employee safety requirements.
Responsible for the implementation and adherence to the Atria Quality Enhancement Program.
Work with the department head team as it pertains to sales and marketing for the community.
Responsible for planning, preparation, and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
When applicable acquaint new residents with menus, seating, and dining options and hours.
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
Culinary Degree Preferred.
Five to seven years progressive experience within various functions of a Food and Beverage operations preferably within a hotel environment.
Two or more years of food service management.
Serve Safe Certified or other nationally recognized Food Safety Certification.
Working knowledge of all kitchen operations and food safety standards.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Able to manage budgets including food, supplies and labor.
Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or employees.
Previous experience in banquets or special event planning.
Computer skills 6 Microsoft word and Excel.
Salary RangeRange from $85,000.00/yr - $97,750.00/yr, dependent on prior work history and experience
About Atria Senior Living
Atria Senior Living is a privately held, for-profit senior housing company based in Louisville, Kentucky. The company operates more than 200 senior living communities in 28 states and seven Canadian provinces. Atria Senior Living is a subsidiary of Holiday Retirement, which is owned by Fortress Investment Group.
