Senior Living F&B Director: Elevate Dining Experience

VERA Security, Inc.; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 71,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a Director of Food and Beverage to deliver a superior dining experience for residents. The role leads culinary operations, staff hiring and training, and ensures compliance with health and safety standards.

We value a high school diploma, Serve Safe certification, supervisory experience in dining, and familiarity with senior living or healthcare settings. The position offers full-time hours, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Culinary, and/or Dietary Manager Certification preferred, or the ability to become certified
• Serve Safe certification or equivalent required
• State and county-specific certifications
• Two years’ supervisory experience within a dietary environment
• Experience in senior living, hospitality, or healthcare dining preferred
• General knowledge in productivity, costs and budgets, energy conservation, purchasing, receiving, storing systems, preparation and serving techniques, pilferage and portion control, personnel development, kitchen sanitation and general management of the Dietary Department

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, motivate, and educate a full complement of staff. Maintain department records and perform administrative functions.
• Establish, document, direct, and assist with general kitchen and dining room sanitation procedures.
• Coordinate with the community leadership team for any special functions or needs of residents
• Comply with all state, local, or federal rules, regulations, and licensing requirements related to health, safety (OSHA), and general operations of the Food & Beverage Department

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting & costs

Food safety

Facility operations

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary Manager Certification

Serve Safe certification

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a Director of Food and Beverage to deliver a superior dining experience for residents. The role leads culinary operations, staff hiring and training, and ensures compliance with health and safety standards.

We value a high school diploma, Serve Safe certification, supervisory experience in dining, and familiarity with senior living or healthcare settings. The position offers full-time hours, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.