Chef Manager (SCFH)

Civitas Senior Living • Colorado Springs, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At Civitas Senior Living, we celebrate the art of food and the joy of serving others. We empower culinary leaders to make a difference, enhance lives, and create memorable dining experiences. If you thrive on innovation, leadership, and the pursuit of culinary excellence, we invite you to join our team as a Chef Manager or Director of Food and Beverage. This role involves supervising, mentoring, and guiding food and beverage employees, ensuring quality assurance, managing costs, developing talent, and planning innovative menus. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary excellence and a desire to work with and elevate the dining experience for the elderly.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant work experience, culinary arts background preferred.
• At least one-year supervisory experience, 2+ preferred in a food service management role.
• Knowledge of DHSR Dietary regulations and state-required Food Service Orientation Manual completion.
• Must have empathy and a genuine desire to work with and elevate the culinary experience for the elderly.
• Residency within the State that this Community/Location operates in is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and guide all food and beverage employees, fostering a team environment.
• Ensure equipment maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and strict adherence to hygiene standards, food handling protocols, and all relevant regulations.
• Strategically manage food costs, budgetary constraints, and maintain meticulous inventory control.
• Conduct interviews, recommend hires, orient new staff, and provide continuous training and development.
• Utilize discretion in scheduling, rescheduling staff, and tracking attendance, ensuring optimal staffing levels.
• Enforce policies, procedures, and effectively carry out disciplinary action where needed.
• Collaboratively design community and individual resident menus, including meals for special events, considering nutritional guidelines and residents' preferences.
• Other duties as assigned, including culinary innovation and community engagement.

Benefits

• Full Health, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, & More!
• Career Advancement & Development Opportunities, including culinary creativity.
• Employee Referral Incentives
• Consistent Schedule with Flexible Time-Off Options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed