Director of Food and Beverage

Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC•Algonquin, IL
•$65,000 - $71,825

About The Position

The Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for creating a superlative dining experience for residents. The role oversees staffing and staff development, department records and administrative functions, kitchen and dining room sanitation procedures, coordination with community leadership on special functions and resident needs, and compliance with applicable health, safety, licensing, and operational requirements.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Serve Safe certification or equivalent.
  • State- and county-specific certifications.
  • Two years of supervisory experience within a dietary environment.
  • General knowledge of productivity, costs and budgets, energy conservation, purchasing, receiving and storage systems, preparation and serving techniques, pilferage and portion control, personnel development, kitchen sanitation, and general management of a Dietary Department.

Nice To Haves

  • Culinary and/or Dietary Manager Certification, or the ability to become certified.
  • Experience in senior living, hospitality, or healthcare dining.

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 regarding special functions or resident needs.
  • Comply with state, local, and federal rules, regulations, and licensing requirements related to health, safety (OSHA), and Food & Beverage Department operations.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance for eligible full-time team members.
  • Dental insurance for eligible full-time team members.
  • Vision insurance for eligible full-time team members.
  • Life insurance for eligible full-time team members.
  • Other voluntary insurance options for eligible full-time team members.
  • 401(k) participation for part-time and full-time team members.
  • Paid time off for part-time and full-time team members.
  • Holiday pay for part-time and full-time team members.
  • Daily Pay for part-time and full-time team members.
  • Discounts through Perk Spot for part-time and full-time team members.
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