Director of Food & Beverage

Spectrum Retirement Communities•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

The Director of Food and Beverage is responsible for creating a superlative dining experience for our residents. In this position, your main responsibilities will include: 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 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

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Culinary, and/or Dietary Manager Certification preferred, or the ability to become certified
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 Dietary Department

Nice To Haves

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 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