Chef Manager: Lead Dining & Culinary Team in Senior Living

Belmont Village Senior Living Corporate; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health benefits

Prescription benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Personal days

Sick pay

401(k) with employer match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living is seeking a Chef Manager to lead our dining program with hands-on meal prep and leadership of kitchen staff in a community setting. You’ll partner with front- and back-of-house teams to deliver hospitality-driven, resident-centered dining in a state-of-the-art kitchen.

In this role, you’ll train and grow culinary talent, ensure recipe consistency, manage food ordering and inventory, and drive exceptional resident and guest dining experiences while maintaining

Qualifications

• Must have 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.

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

Verbal & written English communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certificate

Culinary training (degree or certificate)

Tools

MS Office

POS

Job description

Belmont Village Senior Living is seeking a Chef Manager to lead our dining program with hands-on meal prep and leadership of kitchen staff in a community setting. You’ll partner with front- and back-of-house teams to deliver hospitality-driven, resident-centered dining in a state-of-the-art kitchen.

In this role, you’ll train and grow culinary talent, ensure recipe consistency, manage food ordering and inventory, and drive exceptional resident and guest dining experiences while maintaining