VP of Hospitality

Harbor Retirement Associates•Vero Beach, FL

6d•Remote

About The Position

Ensures the food service provided for the all communities meets and/or exceeds company standards while maintaining compliance with HACCP, OSHA, state and federal regulations. This role involves designing, planning, and implementing standards, policies, and programs that positively impact the day-to-day operations of kitchens and dining venues. The VP of Hospitality will solicit feedback, maintain a quality assurance program for resident meals, and provide ongoing training to kitchen and service personnel. A key aspect is ensuring safe and sanitary food storage, handling, and preparation, as well as developing menus, recipes, and costing documentation. This position also involves working with vendors, improving food service quality, and ensuring appetizing and timely food delivery. The role includes visiting residents, preparing for special events, maintaining clean and safe kitchen environments, and participating in the recruitment and training of directors of hospitality. Additionally, the VP of Hospitality will lead on VIP events, special openings, and ensure adherence to all company standards and safety regulations.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts preferred.
Minimum of eight years’ experience as a professional chef.
Minimum of five years’ experience as a department head.
Current food service sanitation certificate.
Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook software preferred.
Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts.
Knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Compliance (HACCP) and OSHA regulations.
Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations.
Able to make independent decisions.
Able to seek out new methods and willing to incorporate them into existing practices when applicable.
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens.
Must be able to travel 75-85% of the time.
Must have experience in menu development
Must be able to creative/oversight of SOPs for BOH and Hospitality in general.

Responsibilities

Design, plan, and implement standards, policies, and programs that positively impact the day to day operations of the kitchens and dining venues as needed.
Solicit resident and employee feedback with regard to customer service standards and programming as well as food quality and presentation.
Maintains a quality assurance program that guarantees residents receive fresh, flavorful, well-prepared meals, served promptly and politely.
Provides supervision for special functions.
Provides on-going training to kitchen and service personnel at communities to ensure that standards, policies, and programs are executed effectively.
Ensures that all food and beverages are stored, handled and prepared under safe sanitary conditions as set forth by the company and the local, state and county health departments.
Assures all department training standards are met and up to date.
Demonstrate professional and service oriented behavior at all times.
Consistently-work-toward-continuous improvement.
Plans menus in accordance with the community policies and procedures, and incorporates a variety of nutritional foods and foods in season.
Develops recipes and costing documentation associated with all menus offered.
Works with vendors on the creation and maintenance of order guide and regulates pricing for cost effectiveness.
Continues to look for ways to improve and/or enhance the quality of the food service provided.
Trains kitchen and dining associates in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and residents’ individual prescribed diets and food preferences.
Ensures that food is prepared and served in an appetizing and appealing manner
Ensures that food is delivered on time and correctly.
Visits with the residents at each meal when able to ensure quality of service. Ensures that all concerns will be addressed.
Prepares food and coordinates food services for special community events when requested.
Ensures that communities are maintaining a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment across all dining venues.
Ensures proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards.
Participates in the recruitment and hiring of directors of hospitality.
Participates in training of all associates, including food service associates, in safety issues, emergency situations, infection control and safe practices.
Ensures that all hospitality associates abide by sanitation and safety regulations and perform their duties as required and expected.
Conduct regular performance appraisals with directors of hospitality.
Assume the lead on all VIP, Special Events and Grand Opening Celebrations.
Orders all kitchen supplies for new developments.
Employs appropriate loss prevention procedures.
Ensures all Culinary and Dining Services employees adhere to the grooming and uniform policies.
Works with appropriate staff to coordinate special events.
Performs all duties in adherence to Harbor Retirement Associates standards.
Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward all associates, residents, visitors and coworkers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
Encourages teamwork and promotes company philosophy
Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents