Chef Manager — Elevate Senior Living Dining

Belmont Village Encino; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Mental health & 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 Encino is seeking a Chef Manager to drive our restaurant-style culinary operation in a senior living community in Los Angeles. You will balance hands-on leadership with managing a high-performing kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences for residents and guests.

You will oversee food quality, budgeting, staffing, inventory, food safety, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with regional and corporate culinary leaders to grow within our premier senior living

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.

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

English communication

Leadership / staff management

Food safety leadership

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary training certificate/degree

Tools

MS Office

POS

Job description

Belmont Village Encino is seeking a Chef Manager to drive our restaurant-style culinary operation in a senior living community in Los Angeles. You will balance hands-on leadership with managing a high-performing kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences for residents and guests.

You will oversee food quality, budgeting, staffing, inventory, food safety, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with regional and corporate culinary leaders to grow within our premier senior living