Director of Food and Beverage

Las Soleras Senior Living•Santa Fe, NM

About The Position

The Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for creating a superlative dining experience for residents. The role oversees staffing and development, department administration, kitchen and dining room sanitation, coordination of 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 residents’ needs.
  • Comply with state, local, and federal rules, regulations, and licensing requirements related to health, safety (OSHA), and general Food & Beverage Department operations.

Benefits

  • Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options.
  • Part-time and full-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k).
  • Paid time off.
  • Holiday pay.
  • Daily Pay.
  • Discounts through Perk Spot.
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