Chef Manager

Belmont Village Senior Living Corporate; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health benefits

Prescription benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid personal days

Earned sick pay

401(k) with employer match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living seeks a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations in our upscale senior living communities. You will be hands-on with meal preparation and work closely with front- and back-of-house teams to deliver a hospitality-focused dining program that exceeds resident expectations.

You will recruit and mentor culinary talent, develop relationships with residents and guests, and collaborate with regional and corporate teams to uphold standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certificate required.
• Formal culinary training through degree or certificate program preferred.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet dining program needs.
• Demonstrated experience using MS Office and POS systems in a kitchen setting.
• Minimum two years of kitchen managerial experience with five years in volume cooking.
• Reliable attendance is essential for operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food service compliance while ensuring exceptional quality and productivity by effectively scheduling and coordinating kitchen staff operations.
• Ensure recipe consistency and adherence to company standards while showcasing culinary creativity for special event menu planning.
• Drive resident and guest satisfaction through clear communication, superior meal preparation, and outstanding dining service.
• Manage food ordering and equipment inventory to minimize waste, control costs, and maintain budget compliance.
• Build a positive workplace culture by training employees in safety protocols, food handling, and kitchen cleanliness, while applying company policies fairly and consistently.
• Collaborate with community leadership, regional teams, and corporate support to align with organizational goals.
• Lead staffing efforts, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, coaching, employee training, and task delegation.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training & coaching

Communication

English proficiency

Operations scheduling

Food safety

Staff interviewing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certificate

Culinary training certificate/degree

Tools

MS Office

POS system

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

At Belmont Village Senior Living you’ll find a unique balance of innovative, research-based programming with best-in-class care and resident-centered living. Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and award-winning Memory Care, we offer a vibrant and intellectually rich community where seniors can thrive as they age, actively shaped by employees, residents and neighbors.

As the Chef Manager, you will be hands‑on with meal preparation as needed, working closely with front of house and back of house teams to ensure the hospitality oriented dining program consistently exceeds resident and guest expectations. You will select, train and grow culinary talent within our state‑of‑the‑art kitchen and develop lasting relationships with residents and guests in our restaurant style dining room. Supported by our experienced Regional and Corporate teams, you’ll help cultivate a culture of collaboration and excellence in dining and hospitality. If you have relevant experience and a passion for learning, leading, and inspiring others, we’d love to connect with you!

YOUR TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee food service compliance while ensuring exceptional quality and productivity by effectively scheduling and coordinating kitchen staff operations.

• Ensure recipe consistency and adherence to company standards while showcasing culinary creativity for special event menu planning.

• Drive resident and guest satisfaction through clear communication, superior meal preparation, and outstanding dining service.

• Manage food ordering and equipment inventory to minimize waste, control costs, and maintain budget compliance.

• Build a positive workplace culture by training employees in safety protocols, food handling, and kitchen cleanliness, while applying company policies fairly and consistently.

• Collaborate with community leadership, regional teams, and corporate support to align with organizational goals.

• Lead staffing efforts, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, coaching, employee training, and task delegation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent

• ServSafe certificate

• Formal culinary training through degree or certificate program

• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English

• Ability to work flexible schedule as the needs of the dining program require

• Demonstrated successful use of technology in the workplace including MS Office and POS

• Minimum two years comparable kitchen managerial experience with five years experience in volume cooking

• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community

Please note that the above Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Belmont Village Senior Living owns, manages, and operates luxury senior living communities across the United States and in Mexico City, Mexico. Our diverse teams are composed of servant leaders who thrive in hands‑on, fast‑paced, and physically active roles. Our most successful team members are deeply committed to serving seniors and align closely with our core values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Dignity, Integrity, Ownership, and Learning. With a strong strategic development plan in place, Belmont Village is proud to provide a wide range of opportunities for internal growth and career advancement.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Belmont Village Senior Living offers full‑time management employees lucrative bonus opportunities, medical, dental, vision, mental health & prescription benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid personal days, earned sick pay, 401(k) savings with employer match, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance.

EOE

Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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