Food and Beverage Director

Thomas Cuisine•Bloomington, IL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador, carrying out our mission, reflecting our values, and building relationships while "doing the right thing". As part of our team, the ideal candidate will gain access to supportive and smart partners, first-class learning and engagement technologies, exceptional employee wellness and medical benefits, innovative recruiting strategies and resources, and much more! The Food Service Director position is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial manager who is constantly seeking a better way to conduct business. This key leadership position is directly responsible for the successful operation of food services in a Senior Living Community of 100 Independent residents and 60 Skilled residents, to include special diets.

Requirements

Five (5) to seven (7) years of direct food service operations management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge.
Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills.
Proficient computer skills including various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, and the internet.
Manager ServSafe® Certified.
Food Protection Manager
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check (State and Federal) and a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four (4) years of directly related experience, preferred.
Consideration for Experiences candidates who have risen via on-the-job learning.
Minimum of five (5) years of restaurant, country club or fine dining experience preferred, depending upon formal degree or training.
Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Ensure client and customer service satisfaction with efficient, cost-effective management meeting and exceeding expectations.
Responsible for all food service-related activities including quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all location-related activities, such as catered events.
Delivers expertise in training staff and supervisory, leadership, management, and coaching skills.
Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
Ability to communicate on various levels including management, client, customer, and associate levels.
Responsible for all food service-related activities including patient care and non-patient food services (retail, catering etc.), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all hospital-related activities.