What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef Manager position at Belmont Village Aventura?
WELCOME TO BELMONT VILLAGE AVENTURA
Be a part of the Belmont Village Aventura legacy. Belmont Village Aventura, our 36th senior living community, is elevating senior living to unprecedented heights offering a seamless blend of world-class amenities and hospitality with thoughtful architecture and built-to-purpose spaces. Belmont Village Aventura will set a new benchmark for senior living, emphasizing not only comfort and safety but also a rich and fulfilling lifestyle within a luxurious setting.
With Independent Living, Assisted Living and award-winning Memory Care, we offer a vibrant and intellectually rich community where seniors can thrive as they age, actively shaped by employees, residents and neighbors.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Chef Manager in this newly constructed community, you will be a hands-on working manager leading the back of house team and working collaboratively with the front of house team to ensure our hospitality oriented dining program consistently exceeds resident and guest expectations. The Chef Manager will select, train and grow culinary talent within our state-of-the-art kitchen and develop lasting relationships with residents and guests in our restaurant style dining room. Supported by our experienced Regional and Corporate teams, the Chef Manager will help cultivate a culture of collaboration and excellence in dining and hospitality. If you have relevant experience and a passion for learning, leading, and inspiring others, we'd love to connect with you
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.
