Director of Food and Beverage

Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $80,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

On-call

Benefits

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Job Description

The Clarendale of Mokena, managed by Life Care Services, is a distinguished senior living community dedicated to providing high-quality care and an enriching lifestyle for its residents. Life Care Services is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence in senior living, focusing on compassionate care, personalized services, and fostering a warm and supportive environment for seniors and their families. The Clarendale of Mokena embodies these values by offering extraordinary impressions and maintaining a work-life balance that is rewarding for its employees. This community prides itself on having a creative, energetic, and friendly team that is passionate about working with seniors. The team is committed to high standards, fairness, and fostering an atmosphere where employees feel appreciated and valued for their contributions. Working here is not just a job but an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, bringing joy and comfort to the residents.

The Clarendale of Mokena is currently seeking an experienced Director of Food and Beverage with a hospitality focus to provide full-scope, hands-on management of the Community's Culinary Services Department. This role is crucial for maintaining superior service quality and cleanliness at all times, aimed at delivering an outstanding dining experience for residents. The position requires strong leadership skills, financial acumen to manage budgets and labor costs effectively, and the capability to uphold the community's mission, philosophy, values, and the company’s vision and hospitality promises. As a vital member of the management team, the Director of Food and Beverage will be responsible for ensuring that culinary services meet the highest standards of quality, nutritional compliance, and customer satisfaction. The role includes developing and managing an upscale culinary program, supervising the culinary team through hiring, training, and performance evaluations, and hands-on involvement in cooking and serving as needed. The Director will have the opportunity to influence the living experience of residents positively, contributing to a culture that supports business goals and fosters employee engagement. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of $80,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent career opportunity for a seasoned professional passionate about senior care hospitality.

Job Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree (in culinary arts program preferred)
Successful completion of recognized food safety course
Minimum of five years’ experience as executive chef, chef in a hotel, restaurant, club, or other similar employment
Minimum of three years’ experience in administration and management of food service systems
Senior living community experience preferred
Must hold current state-required sanitation (Safe Food Handling and/or Certified Food Manager certification/license)
Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community

Job Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor’s degree (in culinary arts program preferred)
Successful completion of recognized food safety course
Minimum of five years’ experience as executive chef, chef in a hotel, restaurant, club, or other similar employment
Minimum of three years’ experience in administration and management of food service systems
Senior living community experience preferred
Must hold current state-required sanitation (Safe Food Handling and/or Certified Food Manager certification/license)
Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community

Job Duties

Develop and maintain a comprehensive, professional, and upscale culinary services program in order to create and maintain a positive experience for all customers
Supervise the Culinary Services Department
carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring
planning, assigning, and directing work
appraising performance
rewarding and disciplining employees
Research, plan, develop, produce and serve menu cycle programs that are complaint with required nutritional/dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepares diets provided per policies procedures
Meet or exceed established budgetary and financial guidelines
Maintain appropriate records and participate in the research, preparation and writing of the department budget
Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization
Responsible for hands-on, direct cooking, serving and dish washing as necessary
Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency
ensure professional, trained, properly uniformed, and talented staff
Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards at all times
Visits residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance
and conducts evaluations to make revisions in operations/procedures to promote improved food service
Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy