Director of Food & Beverage

Westerville Senior Living•Westerville, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Food and Beverage at Spectrum Retirement Communities is responsible for creating a superlative dining experience for residents. This role involves recruiting, hiring, training, motivating, and educating staff, maintaining department records, performing administrative functions, and establishing and directing general kitchen and dining room sanitation procedures. The Director will also coordinate with the community leadership team for special functions or resident needs and ensure compliance with all state, local, and federal rules, regulations, and licensing requirements related to health, safety (OSHA), and general operations of the Food & Beverage Department.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Serve Safe certification or equivalent required
State and county-specific certifications
Two years’ supervisory experience within a dietary environment
Possess general knowledge in the following areas of operation: productivity, costs and budgets, energy conservation, purchasing, receiving, storing systems, preparation and serving techniques, pilferage and portion control, personnel development, kitchen sanitation and general management of the Dietary Department

Nice To Haves

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

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 for any special functions or needs of residents
Comply with all state, local, or federal rules, regulations, and licensing requirements related to health, safety (OSHA), and general operations of the Food & Beverage Department