Rockbridge Oaks

Food and Beverage Director (Dining Services Director/Executive Chef)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $65,600.00 - $104,700.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Voluntary disability
Paid Time Off
401(k)

Job Description

AgeWell Solvere Living is a distinguished provider of senior living services, recognized as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years. Specializing in assisted living and memory care, AgeWell Solvere Living offers compassionate and personalized support tailored to the unique needs of each resident. The company puts a strong emphasis on creating a warm, welcoming, and community-oriented environment in its residences. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the newly established Rockbridge Oaks community opened its doors in 2022, providing seniors with an exceptional living experience near convenient access points like the Chattanooga VA Clinic and Parkridge East Hospital, along with the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Degree in culinary arts preferred
  • three to five years previous experience in food production or management
  • Serve Safe certification or ability to become certified within 90 days of hire
  • basic knowledge of food preparation procedures and dining room service etiquette
  • knowledge of health department regulations related to food service operations
  • familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills
  • self-motivated with ability to work independently
  • results oriented
  • strong customer service orientation
  • proven team player
  • physically able to bend, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 40-50 pounds
  • physically able to stand for extended periods
  • able to work in a hot and humid environment
  • able to determine food quality through taste and smell

Job Qualifications

  • Degree in culinary arts preferred
  • three to five years previous experience in food production or management
  • Serve Safe certification or ability to become certified within 90 days of hire
  • basic knowledge of food preparation procedures and dining room service etiquette
  • knowledge of health department regulations related to food service operations
  • familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills
  • self-motivated with ability to work independently
  • results oriented
  • strong customer service orientation
  • proven team player
  • physically able to bend, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 40-50 pounds
  • physically able to stand for extended periods
  • able to work in a hot and humid environment
  • able to determine food quality through taste and smell

Job Duties

  • Responsible for the overall financial and operational functions related to dining room service and culinary operations
  • creates and plans weekly menus for the independent living communities
  • follows dietitian-approved menus for assisted living and memory care communities
  • ensures compliance with federal, state, and local sanitation regulations
  • maintains cleanliness and sanitation of all work areas
  • conducts routine safety and sanitation inspections and communicates action items to leadership
  • demonstrates attention to detail regarding food quality, presentation, and dining room environmental standards
  • develops and maintains food service quality, objectives, and standards
  • develops and maintains good relationships with community administrative teams and other communities
  • prepares all monthly food service reports
  • maintains food and supply expenses to budget or forecast
  • places orders for food and supplies through authorized vendors
  • completes physical food and supply inventories prior to placing orders
  • plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs food and beverage service operations
  • makes written and oral reports and recommendations to the Executive Director about food service operations
  • maintains daily logs of freezer, refrigeration, dishwasher, and food holding temperatures
  • assures kitchen is maintained in a clean and safe manner meeting high safety standards
  • supports community sales efforts with catering for marketing events and private resident affairs
  • follows all emergency procedures and understands safety policies
  • ensures a 72-hour emergency food and water supply is maintained
  • exhibits enthusiasm and a positive disposition when working with seniors
  • manages departmental staffing and labor costs including overtime
  • recruits, orients, trains, and evaluates culinary services staff
  • assures dining room service provider meets contract responsibilities
  • oversees culinary services calendar for holidays and special events
  • performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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