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ABOUT THE ROLE

At Belmont Village Senior Living, you'll find a distinctive blend of restaurant-quality dining, luxury hospitality, and resident-centered service. Our communities offer Independent Living, Assisted Living, and award-winning Memory Care where exceptional dining is an integral part of the resident experience.

As the Chef Manager, you will lead all aspects of our restaurant-style culinary operation, balancing hands-on culinary leadership with the management of a high-performing kitchen team. This is a working management position responsible for food quality, kitchen operations, staffing, budgeting, inventory management, food safety, regulatory compliance, and delivering an exceptional dining experience for residents and guests.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Chef Manager who has successfully led high-volume commercial kitchens, developed strong culinary teams, maintained exceptional food quality, and consistently delivered outstanding hospitality. Supported by experienced Regional and Corporate Culinary leaders, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career while leading one of the industry's premier senior living dining programs.

YOUR TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee food service compliance while ensuring exceptional quality and productivity by effectively scheduling and coordinating kitchen staff operations.

• Ensure recipe consistency and adherence to company standards while showcasing culinary creativity for special event menu planning.

• Drive resident and guest satisfaction through clear communication, superior meal preparation, and outstanding dining service.

• Manage food ordering and equipment inventory to minimize waste, control costs, and maintain budget compliance.

• Build a positive workplace culture by training employees in safety protocols, food handling, and kitchen cleanliness, while applying company policies fairly and consistently.

• Collaborate with community leadership, regional teams, and corporate support to align with organizational goals.

• Lead staffing efforts, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, coaching, employee training, and task delegation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent

• ServSafe certificate

• Formal culinary training through degree or certificate program

• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English

• Ability to work flexible schedule as the needs of the dining program require

• Demonstrated successful use of technology in the workplace including MS Office and POS

• Minimum two years comparable kitchen managerial experience with five years experience in volume cooking

• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community

Please note that the above Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Belmont Village Senior Living owns, manages, and operates luxury senior living communities across the United States and in Mexico City, Mexico. Our diverse teams are composed of servant leaders who thrive in hands-on, fast-paced, and physically active roles. Our most successful team members are deeply committed to serving seniors and align closely with our core values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Dignity, Integrity, Ownership, and Learning. With a strong strategic development plan in place, Belmont Village is proud to provide a wide range of opportunities for internal growth and career advancement.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Belmont Village Senior Living offers full-time management employees lucrative bonus opportunities, medical, dental, vision, mental health & prescription benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid personal days, earned sick pay, 401(k) savings with employer match, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

EOE

Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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