CULINARY DIRECTOR - BARCLAY AT SOUTHPARK at Liberty Health – Charlotte, North Carolina

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Liberty Senior Living is currently seeking an experienced:

CULINARY DIRECTOR

Job Summary:

• Develops, reviews, and plans the menus with the Executive Chef and provides final approval.
• Works with the Administrator to ensure the menus offer, and food vendors’ supply, foods that are local, fresh, and quality ingredients.
• Tracks and maintains the Food Service Department budget.
• Responsible for the purchase of food, equipment and supplies as necessary, including interviewing and dealing with food, supply and equipment vendors.
• Recommends to the Administrator food, equipment and supply needs of the Food Service Department and assists in developing and monitoring adequate and cost-effective inventory control procedures.
• Submits applicable reports of financial performance and expenditures per established schedule.
• Ensures adequate levels of food and supplies and ensures equipment is available and maintained in proper working condition.
• Assists in interviewing, hiring, orientating, disciplining and terminating Food Service Personnel with the assistance of the Human Resources Department.
• Prepares and posts a weekly/monthly departmental work schedule including vacations, holidays, work assignments, etc. to meet the daily needs of the residents and guests.
• Delegates authority, responsibility and accountability to other Food Service personnel as deemed necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Coordinates staff to ensure that daily Food Service performed without interruption.
• Holds regular department staff meetings. Develops and participates in planning, conducting and scheduling training, orientation and in-services educational activities for department employees.
• Completes probationary and annual employee evaluations in a timely manner
• Creates a positive dining experience for customers that promote their independence, choice and overall well-being.
• Encourages participation in the dining program, and meal activities.
• Solicits feedback by interacting with customers in the market cafe.
• Conveys feedback and makes recommendations, regarding food quality and customer satisfaction to supervisor.
• Monitors meal portion controls to meet customer requests/regulations and makes recommendations to minimize waste.
• Actively participates and implements quality performance in all aspects of job responsibilities and functions. This includes all interactions with residents, staff and visitors.
• Seeks, recommends, and/or implements new methods and means of providing quality service and continuous improvement. Participates in continuing educational opportunities as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Restaurant and Hospitality Management or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive food and beverage management experience.
• Must have senior level experience in back and front of the house operations.
• Must be detail oriented, with strong self-organization and communication skills.
• Must have budgeting experience in opening and operating F&B departments.
• Must have experience in managing a diverse work force.
• ServSafe and TIPS certified preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Must have working knowledge of Menu, Point of Sale, and Inventory Management Software.

Visit www.libertyseniorliving.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.