Chef Manager (SCL)

Chef Manager / Director of Food and Beverage

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.

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:

• Competitive Compensation Package: Full Health, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, & More!
• Professional Growth: Career Advancement & Development Opportunities, including culinary creativity.
• Team Perks: Employee Referral Incentives and Consistent Schedule with Flexible Time-Off Options.

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.