Senior Living Kitchen Manager & Culinary Leader

Belmont Village Senior Living Corporate; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living in the United States seeks a Chef Manager to lead a dynamic dining team in a vibrant senior living community. You will cook hands-on when needed, mentor culinary staff, and partner with front-of-house teams to deliver hotel‑style dining in a resident-focused setting.

You will drive consistency, manage inventory and costs, and ensure safety and quality standards while supporting a culture of teamwork and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certificate preferred or required.
• Formal culinary training through a degree or certificate program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and scheduling to ensure quality and productivity.
• Maintain recipe consistency and adapt menus for special events.
• Drive resident and guest satisfaction through dining service.
• Manage food orders and inventory to control costs and waste.
• Train staff on safety, food handling, and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with leadership to align with organizational goals.
• Lead staffing activities including interviewing and coaching.

Skills

English communication

Flexible schedule

Leadership & management

Reliability & attendance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certificate

Culinary training (degree/certificate)

Tools

MS Office

POS system

Job description

Belmont Village Senior Living in the United States seeks a Chef Manager to lead a dynamic dining team in a vibrant senior living community. You will cook hands-on when needed, mentor culinary staff, and partner with front-of-house teams to deliver hotel‑style dining in a resident-focused setting.

You will drive consistency, manage inventory and costs, and ensure safety and quality standards while supporting a culture of teamwork and guest satisfaction.