Job Description

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

In this position, the main responsibilities include:

• Serves as the on-site interim Director, Food & Beverage if a community Director, Food and Beverage position is vacant.
• Assists with the on-boarding of new Directors of Food and Beverage, then provides ongoing support and mentorship to incumbent Directors of Food and Beverage.
• Reinforces at-risk communities through additional support of culinary operations, front of house service, recruiting, hiring, training, fiscal oversight, resident satisfaction, and program improvements.
• Communicates with Food and Beverage regional and executive leadership on program successes, challenges and recommends 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.
• Must be able to travel up to 100 %

Qualifications

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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• 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.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities and have excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate a “can do” attitude with the understanding that resident care is the responsibility of each team member.
• Responsible for maintaining and promoting a safe community and workplace.
• Contribute to a positive work environment and the community achieving financial goals.

Additional Information

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, 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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