Chef Manager

Belmont Village Senior Living is a distinguished organization specializing in luxury senior living communities across the United States and Mexico City, Mexico. The company is dedicated to offering a vibrant, intellectually rich, and resident-centered environment that enables seniors to thrive as they age. Belmont Village provides a comprehensive range of living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and award-winning Memory Care. The core of Belmont Village's mission is to blend innovative, research-based programs with exceptional care and community engagement, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere shaped by its employees, residents, and neighbors.

At Belmont Village, the commitment to serving seniors is seen in every aspect of its operations. Their teams are composed of servant leaders who excel in hands-on, fast-paced, and physically active roles. The organization values trust, respect, teamwork, dignity, integrity, ownership, and learning, reflecting these principles in their approach to both employee development and resident care. Belmont Village also emphasizes internal growth and career advancement, providing employees with significant opportunities to develop professionally within a supportive and dynamic workplace.

The Chef Manager role at Belmont Village Senior Living is a hands-on culinary leadership position that combines meal preparation with strategic management responsibilities. The Chef Manager will frequently collaborate with both front-of-house and back-of-house teams to deliver a hospitality-oriented dining program that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of residents and guests. This includes overseeing food service compliance, ensuring consistency and quality in meal preparation, and creatively contributing to menu planning for special events.

This position requires selecting, training, and nurturing culinary talent in a state-of-the-art kitchen, fostering an environment of growth and learning for team members. Beyond the kitchen, the Chef Manager will build meaningful relationships with residents, providing an exceptional dining experience within a restaurant-style dining setting. By working closely with regional and corporate teams, the Chef Manager will help cultivate a positive culture of collaboration and excellence in dining and hospitality across the community.

The role demands a high level of organization and leadership, as the Chef Manager will be responsible for managing inventory and food ordering to minimize waste and control costs, ensuring budget adherence. They will also be instrumental in maintaining a safe and clean kitchen environment by training employees in safety protocols, food handling, and proper sanitation practices. Staffing responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, performance management, coaching, training, and delegating tasks among culinary staff to maintain smooth kitchen operations.

Candidates for this role should have a minimum of two years of kitchen managerial experience, coupled with at least five years of volume cooking experience. Formal culinary training through a degree or certificate program is required, alongside a ServSafe certification. Effective communication in English, both verbal and written, flexibility in scheduling, and proficiency with workplace technology such as Microsoft Office and POS systems are essential. The position requires consistent and reliable attendance to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the community’s dining services.

Belmont Village Senior Living offers full-time management employees competitive salaries and lucrative bonus opportunities. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription coverage, as well as paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick leave. Employees also gain access to a 401(k) savings plan with employer match, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance coverage. Belmont Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in its workforce.