Director of Food & Beverage

Hearthwood Senior Living • Naperville, IL

8d • $115,000

About The Position

When you work at Monarch Landing, you have a front-row seat to the incredible life stories of some of the wisest people on earth. Even more, you become part of an extraordinary organization, one that believes the future of senior living is built by investing in its people. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life.
Monarch Landing is seeking a hospitality-focused Director of Food & Beverage to join our leadership team. This role provides full-scope, hands-on management of the community’s dining venues and is responsible for delivering an exceptional dining experience for residents and guests. As a key member of the community’s management team, the Director of Food & Beverage upholds Monarch Landing’s mission, values, and commitment to excellence in hospitality.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• Successful completion of a recognized food safety course
• Experience managing large-scale food and beverage operation
• Minimum of three years of experience in food service administration and management
• Minimum of five years of experience in a hotel, restaurant, club, or similar hospitality setting

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive, professional, and upscale culinary services program that ensures a consistently positive dining experience for residents and guests.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the Food & Beverage Department, including interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and staff development in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Oversee the planning, development, production, and service of innovative dining programs that comply with all state and local nutritional and dietary regulations.
• Foster a team-oriented culture that prioritizes residents and exceptional service.
• Manage departmental budgets and consistently meet or exceed financial and operational goals.
• Ensure a professional, well-trained, properly uniformed, and service-oriented staff.
• Engage with residents daily to evaluate food quality, presentation, temperature, and service, making adjustments as needed to continuously improve operations.
• Support a culture where thoughtful business decisions and strong employee engagement drive resident satisfaction, revenue growth, and occupancy.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and bonus opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (benefits begin the first of the month following hire)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer paid Life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Resident-run employee appreciation program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted meals
• Parking garage
• You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree