Food & Beverage Director

MBK Senior Living•Bellevue, WA

1d•$115,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Food & Beverage Director At MBK Senior Living, we're committed to putting people first – our residents and team members. Exceeding expectations and enriching lives drives our day-to-day. And it's all powered by Yoi Shigoto, a Japanese concept that translates to "good, quality work." It's more than a mantra. It's part of our company-wide commitment to build trust, set high standards, and develop potential in ourselves and others! Whether you're looking for a flexible, part-time job or the pathway to a lasting career, you'll find it here at MBK Senior Living–and a whole lot more! When you join the MBK Senior Living team, you'll enjoy: -Impacting lives and building lasting relationships -Executing exceptional signature programs in dining, fitness, wellness, and care -A supportive community team that encourages personal and professional growth and celebrates your success -A fun-filled, energetic environment that's centered in hospitality and high-quality service -Competitive salaries -Professional development, training, and personal coaching through our Mentor, Buddy, and Executive Director in Training Programs -Education loan assistance & scholarships -Financial and legal services -Team Member discounts -Health and Wellness resources Full-time benefits include: -Rich benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k matching up to 4% -Childcare and eldercare assistance -Flexible spending accounts If you're looking for a place where you can make an impact, find purpose and joy, and receive the training, tools, and support to reach your career goals – look no further, apply today! Job Description Schedule: Monday - Friday (Full Time-40hrs/week) Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Job Summary: Ensure successful creation, production and service of high-quality food products to residents, families, and guests. Establish a friendly, courteous restaurant atmosphere. Maintain clean, safe and operational excellence in the front and back of house. Operate the department within established financial budgets. Supervise/oversee the training of all kitchen and dining room staff. Establish menus and menu cycles. Oversee daily food preparation as well all hospitality operations. Essential Job Duties: - Supervise all food service personnel at the community and prepare high quality meals consistent with local customs and tastes - Maintain inventory control on quantity and condition of all kitchen equipment (ensure a monthly China, glass, silver inventory is conducted) - Ensure the safe working condition of all food service equipment - Purchase all food and non-food supplies from approved vendors - Understand and monitor the monthly food service budget on a daily basis to achieve department budget targets - Establish menus and menu cycles with recipes to support them in collaboration with Chef - Continually check market for new ideas, cooking techniques and product - Complete various reporting on a timely basis - Monitor compliance with health regulations regarding food preparation, storage, and service - Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, garnishing and presentation of food to ensure consistent quality standards are met - Investigate and resolve resident comments and suggestions regarding food selection, quality and/or service - Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation - Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity - Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted - Provide opportunities for associates to engage in their work, the community and the company - Create an environment of associate recognition and appreciation - Conduct departmental planning and forecasting, and fluidly manage operations based on occupancy and economic conditions - Drive process and continuous improvement - Model high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing a name tag when working - Interview, hire and retain highly effective associates - Present and/or ensure required new hire training, ongoing skills training, and recordkeeping takes place for all associates - General instruction and/or functional guidance is provided on some, but not all tasks to be performed, and the results of individual projects may be reviewed upon completion - Expected to respond to questions from residents and their family members, troubleshooting and resolving issues utilizing their own discretion and judgment.

Requirements

College degree or some college preferred.
Culinary or Hospitality certification or a minimum of five years professional hospitality experience in quantity food production.
Able to read, speak, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
Must possess strong communication skills.
Must possess Food Handler’s Certificate where required and acquire ServSafe certification.
Must be mobile and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, bending, kneeling, stooping, pushing, pulling and repetitive motion
Ability to sit and work at a computer for long periods of time
Able to move intermittently throughout the work day and the community
Ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs. and push up to 20lbs. as necessary

Responsibilities

Supervise all food service personnel at the community and prepare high quality meals consistent with local customs and tastes
Maintain inventory control on quantity and condition of all kitchen equipment (ensure a monthly China, glass, silver inventory is conducted)
Ensure the safe working condition of all food service equipment
Purchase all food and non-food supplies from approved vendors
Understand and monitor the monthly food service budget on a daily basis to achieve department budget targets
Establish menus and menu cycles with recipes to support them in collaboration with Chef
Continually check market for new ideas, cooking techniques and product
Complete various reporting on a timely basis
Monitor compliance with health regulations regarding food preparation, storage, and service
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, garnishing and presentation of food to ensure consistent quality standards are met
Investigate and resolve resident comments and suggestions regarding food selection, quality and/or service
Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation
Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted
Provide opportunities for associates to engage in their work, the community and the company
Create an environment of associate recognition and appreciation
Conduct departmental planning and forecasting, and fluidly manage operations based on occupancy and economic conditions
Drive process and continuous improvement
Model high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing a name tag when working
Interview, hire and retain highly effective associates
Present and/or ensure required new hire training, ongoing skills training, and recordkeeping takes place for all associates
General instruction and/or functional guidance is provided on some, but not all tasks to be performed, and the results of individual projects may be reviewed upon completion
Expected to respond to questions from residents and their family members, troubleshooting and resolving issues utilizing their own discretion and judgment.

Benefits

Impacting lives and building lasting relationships
Executing exceptional signature programs in dining, fitness, wellness, and care
A supportive community team that encourages personal and professional growth and celebrates your success
A fun-filled, energetic environment that's centered in hospitality and high-quality service
Competitive salaries
Professional development, training, and personal coaching through our Mentor, Buddy, and Executive Director in Training Programs
Education loan assistance & scholarships
Financial and legal services
Team Member discounts
Health and Wellness resources
Rich benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k matching up to 4%
Childcare and eldercare assistance
Flexible spending accounts