Chef Manager (RIDG)

Community: The Ridglea Address: 4109 Westridge Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76116 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Civitas Senior Living