Specialist, 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!

The Specialist, Food & Beverage is responsible for assisting community Food and Beverage teams at the direction of the Senior Vice President of Operations. This position provides on-site support to assigned community through day-to-day operational leadership, training initiatives, and customer service excellence.

In this position, your main responsibilities will include:

• Serve as the on-site interim Director, Food & Beverage if a community Director, Food and Beverage position is vacant.
• Assist with the on-boarding of new Directors of Food and Beverage, then provides ongoing support and mentorship to incumbent Directors of Food and Beverage.
• Reinforce at-risk communities through additional support of culinary operations, front of house service, recruiting, hiring, training, fiscal oversight, resident satisfaction, and program improvements.
• Collaborates with Food and Beverage regional and executive leadership on the launch and consistent execution of menus, culinary standards, service goals, quality control, policies, and procedures.
• Up to 75% travel.

To be successful in this position, we believe that you need the following experiences, strengths, and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Culinary, Hospitality Management or related field.
• 2 years supervisory experience in kitchen operations with expertise in the front and back of the house. Senior living experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of food & beverage products, food handling and preparation processes, kitchen operations, relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.
• Expert knowledge of and skilled in operation, oversight, and training of all kitchen equipment.
• Competent in conflict and crisis management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems with speed and efficiency.
• Ability to work effectively with different levels of professional personnel

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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