Food And Beverage Director

Atria Senior Living, Inc.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Anniversary rewards

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living, Inc. is seeking a Dining Services Leader in Newport Beach, CA to oversee high-quality dining venues, staff development and budget management. You will ensure safe, compliant food handling and coordinate menus that align with resident preferences and financial targets.

The role requires 5–7 years of food and beverage leadership experience, ServSafe certification, and a strong focus on teamwork and operational excellence within a hospitality-forward environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• 5–7 years progressive experience in Food and Beverage operations, preferably in a hotel setting.
• 2+ years of food service management experience.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to manage budgets including food, supplies and labor.
• Experience with banquets or special events.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of customer service and create first-class dining venues.
• Ensure food is purchased, stored, prepared and served in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Interview, hire, coach, train and develop staff, including evaluations and discipline per company guidelines.
• Create a strong sense of teamwork among staff.
• Prepare and coordinate staff schedules in line with budget.
• Fully implement and execute the Art of Atria Dining.
• Manage the food service budget and analyze expenditures.
• Plan, write, and execute menus and recipes based on resident preferences and budget.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Community employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification.
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)

*Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of customer service and create first class dining venues.
• Ensure that all food is purchased, stored, prepared and served in accordance to local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Interview, hire, coach, train and develop staff. This includes, but not limited to, staff evaluations and discipline of food service staff in accordance with company guidelines.
• Create a strong sense of team work and cooperation among all staff.
• Prepare and coordinate work schedules for staff in accordance to budget.
• Fully implement and execute the Art of Atria Dining.
• Manage the food service budget and perform monthly analysis of money spent and why it was spent.
• Works with staff to plan, write, and execute menus and recipes based on resident likes and dislikes, budget, and seasonal options.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment in good working condition.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate amounts of cleaning supplies, small wares, equipment, and food in accordance with local and state regulations and employee safety requirements.
• Responsible for the implementation and adherence to the Atria Quality Enhancement Program.
• Work with the department head team as it pertains to sales and marketing for the community.
• Responsible for planning, preparation, and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• When applicable acquaint new residents with menus, seating, and dining options and hours.
• May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Culinary Degree Preferred.
• Five to seven years progressive experience within various functions of a Food and Beverage operations preferably within a hotel environment.
• Two or more years of food service management.
• Serve Safe Certified or other nationally recognized Food Safety Certification.
• Working knowledge of all kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Able to manage budgets including food, supplies and labor.
• Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or employees.
• Previous experience in banquets or special event planning.
• Computer skills – Microsoft word and Excel.

Salary Range

Range from $85,000.00/yr - $97,750.00/yr, dependent on prior work history and experience