Chef Manager (LVSL)

Civitas Senior Living; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Growth

Team Perks

Job summary

Civitas Senior Living in Longview, TX is seeking a Chef Manager or Director of Food and Beverage to lead culinary operations for our senior living community.

You will supervise dining services, plan menus with nutritional guidelines, ensure safety and compliance, and mentor staff. This role blends culinary excellence with people leadership in a compassionate elder-care setting.

Join a team that values innovation, quality, and guest-focused service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in culinary leadership or food service management.
• 1+ year supervisory experience in a food service setting preferred.
• Knowledge of DHSR Dietary regulations and state-required Food Service Orientation Manual completion.
• Compassionate care and a genuine desire to elevate dining for the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and guide all food and beverage staff.
• Ensure equipment maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and hygiene compliance.
• Manage food costs, budgeting, and inventory control.
• Conduct interviews, hires, orient new staff, and provide ongoing training.
• Schedule staff and manage attendance for optimal coverage.
• Enforce policies and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Collaborate on menu planning and special events with nutritional considerations.
• Engage with the community and drive culinary innovation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Quality assurance

Cost management

Talent development

Staff scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Menu planning

Community engagement

Education

Culinary arts background

Job description

Community: Arabella of Longview
Address: Longview, TX

Fuel Your Passion for Culinary Excellence!

At Civitas Senior Living, we celebrate the art of food and the joy of serving others. We empower culinary leaders to make a difference, enhance lives, and create memorable dining experiences. If you thrive on innovation, leadership, and the pursuit of culinary excellence, we invite you to join our team as a Chef Manager or Director of Food and Beverage.

Chef Manager / Director of Food and Beverage Job Profile:

• Culinary Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and guide all food and beverage employees, fostering a team environment.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure equipment maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and strict adherence to hygiene standards, food handling protocols, and all relevant regulations.
• Cost Management: Strategically manage food costs, budgetary constraints, and maintain meticulous inventory control.
• Talent Development: Conduct interviews, recommend hires, orient new staff, and provide continuous training and development.
• Scheduling Expertise: Utilize discretion in scheduling, rescheduling staff, and tracking attendance, ensuring optimal staffing levels.
• Compliance and Communication: Enforce policies, procedures, and effectively carry out disciplinary action where needed.
• Menu Planning & Innovation: Collaboratively design community and individual resident menus, including meals for special events, considering nutritional guidelines and residents' preferences.
• Other duties as assigned, including culinary innovation and community engagement.

Chef Manager / Director of Food and Beverage Job Requirements:

• Culinary Expertise: 2+ years of relevant work experience, culinary arts background preferred.
• Leadership Skills: At least one-year supervisory experience, 2+ preferred in a food service management role.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of DHSR Dietary regulations and state-required Food Service Orientation Manual completion.
• Compassionate Care: Must have empathy and a genuine desire to work with and elevate the culinary experience for the elderly.

Benefits of Cooking Up a Career at Civitas Senior Living community:

• Professional Growth: Career Advancement & Development Opportunities, including culinary creativity.
• Team Perks: Employee Referral Incentives and Consistent Schedule with Flexible Time-Off Options.

Did you know?

Civitas Senior Living is a Certified™ Great Place to Work! Join our culinary family, where 90% of our employees find purpose and passion in their work.

Our Culinary Mission Statement:

Passionate Culinary Service. Passionate Cleanliness. Passionate Care.

As a condition of employment at a Civitas Senior Living community, all new hires will be asked to complete a screening process as required by state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of this process. Residency within the State that this Community/Location operates in is a condition of employment.