Food and Beverage Director

Atria Tarzana, our luxurious, signature senior living property located in Tarzana, CA is in search of an expereinced Food and Beverage Director.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high levels of customer service and create first class dining venues.
• Ensure that all food is purchased, stored, prepared and served in accordance to local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Interview, hire, coach, train and develop staff. This includes, but not limited to, staff evaluations and discipline of food service staff in accordance with company guidelines.
• Create a strong sense of team work and cooperation among all staff.
• Prepare and coordinate work schedules for staff in accordance to budget.
• Fully implement and execute the Art of Atria Dining.
• Manage the food service budget and perform monthly analysis of money spent and why it was spent.
• Works with staff to plan, write, and execute menus and recipes based on resident likes and dislikes, budget, and seasonal options.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment in good working condition.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate amounts of cleaning supplies, small wares, equipment, and food in accordance with local and state regulations and employee safety requirements.
• Responsible for the implementation and adherence to the Atria Quality Enhancement Program.
• Work with the department head team as it pertains to sales and marketing for the community.
• Responsible for planning, preparation, and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• When applicable acquaint new residents with menus, seating, and dining options and hours.
• May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Culinary Degree Preferred.
• Five to seven years progressive experience within various functions of a Food and Beverage operations preferably within a hotel environment.
• Two or more years of food service management.
• Serve Safe Certified or other nationally recognized Food Safety Certification.
• Working knowledge of all kitchen operations and food safety standards.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Able to manage budgets including food, supplies and labor.
• Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or employees.
• Previous experience in banquets or special event planning.
• Computer skills – Microsoft word and Excel.
• Must have or be willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, subject to legal requirements.

What’s the difference between a job and a meaningful, rewarding career? The people you serve. When you work at Atria, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life.

Atria is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Atria will not tolerate harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 per year

Work Location: One location

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