Job Description
Job Description
Director of Food & Beverage Services
Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000 plus benefits and bonuses
We are seeking an experienced Director of Food & Beverage Services to lead dining operations for a vibrant senior living community. This is an opportunity for a hospitality-focused leader who understands that exceptional dining is about more than great food. It's about creating memorable experiences, building relationships, and enhancing residents' quality of life.
The ideal candidate combines strong operational and financial management skills with a genuine passion for hospitality, culinary excellence, and team development. This individual will oversee all dining programs, ensuring exceptional service, operational efficiency, and a welcoming environment where residents feel valued and connected.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all food and beverage operations, including daily dining services, catering, special events, and additional dining outlets.
- Oversee menu development, food quality, presentation, and service standards while accommodating resident preferences and dietary needs.
- Manage departmental budgets, labor costs, purchasing, inventory, and financial performance.
- Build strong relationships with residents, actively seeking feedback and identifying opportunities to elevate the dining experience.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop culinary and dining teams while promoting a culture of hospitality, accountability, and teamwork.
- Optimize operational efficiency through effective scheduling, purchasing strategies, cost controls, and performance monitoring.
- Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, health regulations, workplace safety, and responsible alcohol service requirements.
- Collaborate with community leadership to develop dining programs that support resident satisfaction, wellness, and community engagement.
What We're Looking For:
- 5+ years of food and beverage management experience, preferably in senior living, hospitality, healthcare, or high-volume dining operations.
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale dining programs, catering operations, and special events.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, labor management, purchasing, inventory control, and cost optimization.
- Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing culinary and service teams.
- Passion for delivering exceptional hospitality and creating memorable resident and guest experiences.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
- Current ServSafe certification required; liquor license certification strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with POS systems, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.
The Opportunity:
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the daily lives of residents while leading a comprehensive food and beverage operation. You'll have the ability to shape dining programs, develop talented teams, influence operational strategy, and create an environment where exceptional hospitality is part of everyday life.
If you're a hands-on food and beverage leader who takes pride in developing people, delivering outstanding dining experiences, and running a successful operation, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.
Apply today for confidential consideration.
Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.