Chef Manager - Luxury Senior Living Dining Leader

Belmont Village Senior Living Corporate; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

life insurance

Job summary

Belmont Village Rancho Santa Fe, a luxury senior living community, seeks a Chef Manager to lead all aspects of our restaurant-style operation. You will oversee kitchen leadership, menu execution, food quality, and resident dining satisfaction, while developing a high-performing culinary team.

In this role, you will drive recipe consistency, control costs, and coach staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences that reflect Belmont Village’s elevated service standards.

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.

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

Flexible schedule

Attendance reliability

Team leadership

MS Office

POS

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certificate

Formal culinary training (degree or certificate)

Tools

MS Office

POS system

Job description

Belmont Village Rancho Santa Fe, a luxury senior living community, seeks a Chef Manager to lead all aspects of our restaurant-style operation. You will oversee kitchen leadership, menu execution, food quality, and resident dining satisfaction, while developing a high-performing culinary team.

In this role, you will drive recipe consistency, control costs, and coach staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences that reflect Belmont Village’s elevated service standards.