Vice President of Food & Beverage

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Spectrum Retirement Communities we believe in living without limits, in aging fearlessly, and in sharing great stories. The Spectrum Story is full of compassion, hard work, and fun. If the chapters of your life story include caring for others and a dedicated work ethic, then we need you!

Job Description

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Food & Beverage executive to lead and elevate the dining program across all Spectrum Retirement Communities. Reporting directly to the COO, this is a portfolio-wide role — you’ll set the standard for culinary quality, resident satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and financial performance, while partnering with community teams and the Corporate Executive Chef to deliver an exceptional dining experience every day.

What You’ll Do

• Own the company-wide food & beverage program — setting policies, standards, and strategic direction aligned with Spectrum’s brand and business goals.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Executive Chef to plan and implement menus that delight residents, meet regulatory requirements, and stay within budget.
• Lead budget planning for the F&B program; work with community and regional teams to keep costs within targeted parameters.
• Conduct regular community site visits to observe operations, audit food service quality, and coach team members on improvements.
• Develop orientation and training programs for Food & Beverage staff across the portfolio.
• Advise on food supply vendor selection with a focus on quality, cost control, and inventory management.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and industry trends affecting senior living dining programs.

 

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of Food & Beverage management experience in senior living, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of food & beverage operations, kitchen equipment, food handling standards, and relevant regulations.
• Proven track record managing F&B budgets and driving financial performance across multiple locations.
• Strong communicator and collaborator — comfortable working with Executive Directors, community teams, vendors, and senior leadership.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and skilled at managing multiple priorities across a large portfolio.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Additional Information

If you join Spectrum as a full-time team member, your story will include eligibility for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other voluntary insurance options. All part-time and full-time team members are eligible to participate in our 401(k), for paid time off, holiday pay, Daily Pay and discounts through Perk Spot.

Spectrum Retirement Communities strongly encourage all team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, the vaccine is not a requirement to work with us.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC and all affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Spectrum Retirement, LLC also participates in the E-verify program through the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.

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