Director of Food & Beverage

Life Care Services • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

When you work at Marquette, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! Marquette is recruiting for a hospitality focused Director of Food & Beverage to join our team! The Director provides full-scope, hands-on management of the Community’s Culinary Services Department. Responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness. This person is a key member of the Community’s management team adhering to policies and procedures and upholding the Community’s mission, philosophy, values and the Company’s vision, principles and Hospitality Promises.

Requirements

• 3+ years of food service administration and management/supervisory experience
• Senior living experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Positive, professional, and service-oriented attitude

Nice To Haves

• Two-year degree in Restaurant Management or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive, professional, and upscale culinary services program in order to create and maintain a positive experience for all customers.
• Supervise the Culinary Services Department. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Research, plan, develop, produce, and serve menu cycle programs that are complaint with required nutritional/dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepares diets provided per policies procedures.
• Meet or exceed established budgetary and financial guidelines.
• Responsible for hands-on, direct cooking, serving and dish washing as necessary.
• Ensure professional, trained, properly uniformed, and talented staff.
• Visits residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conducts evaluations to make revisions in operations/procedures to promote improved food service.
• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

What This Job Offers

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