We're an award-winning employer seeking a Director of Food and Beverage, who will oversee all aspects of our luxury senior living community's restaurants, catering, and special events. You'll lead a large team of culinary professionals to achieve the highest levels of satisfaction in our stunning venues. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Leads a diverse team of culinary and restaurant leaders in their day-to-day functions.
- Responsible for the overall financial performance and budget achievement of the culinary department including cost of goods, labor, small wares, training, travel, capital projects and other department related expenses. Reviews financial performance monthly and supplies commentary about variances to the General Manager and AVP, Restaurant Operations.
- Drives high levels of satisfaction in all aspects of resident, healthcare, catering and team member dining and beverage experiences.
- Through a business owners' perspective, identifies revenue generating opportunities and integrates them into the operation whenever possible.
- Is a presence on the restaurant floor and in the kitchens during volume periods of the day. Being visible and accessible to residents and team members during meal service to gauge quality of services provided, engage residents in conversation and to supply leadership to the team.
- Ensures exceptional service standards are developed, trained, and enforced in the front and back of the house.
- Responsible for providing a clean and sanitary environment for our residents and team members. Ensures that all food and physical safety standards are taught, understood, and practiced throughout the operation.
- Partners and collaborates with peer leaders across the community to support departmental goals and needs.
- Drives a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Constantly measuring quality and efficiency and makes operational adjustments to improve the operation.
- Provides vision and supports projects and change, when necessary, by ensuring goals are clearly defined and communicated to residents and team members, implementation is well planned and documented and the support of other internal departments
- Leads all culinary and restaurant training and development programs. Is a teacher, developer and advocate for our team members career growth and goal achievement. Identifies and supports internal career growth as a priority for the department.
- Ensures all regulatory requirements are met or exceeded in all areas of responsibility.
- Develops and implements leader and front-line team member staffing guidelines and schedules consistent with Mather policies and practices. Review, approve and process department payroll regularly.
- Studies current industry trends, attends relevant conferences and seeks ways to incorporate these into all sides of the culinary department's operations.
- Leverages technology and encourages its use with their team to create efficiencies, gain a better perspective on the business and provide a higher level of service to residents, team members and guests.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Required:
- Hospitality or Culinary Arts Degree or Professional Certification
- Ability to multi-task in a demanding environment and make independent decisions as needed.
- Effective communication and leadership abilities.
- 10+ years progressive supervisory position in a high-quality, scratch multi-venue kitchen environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional and positive relationships between supporting departments, residents, team members and HQ staff.
- Current sanitation certification and any other federal, state, local required certification.
- Computer skills including MS Office, SharePoint, online training platforms, recipe, and inventory control software, scheduling systems, web-based purchasing platforms, sanitation dashboards, point of sale systems, reservation systems, online ordering platforms and e-mail.
Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce and upholding our inclusive value. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law Benefits Mather offers a competitive benefits package.* Team members are eligible for:
- A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an earn-as-you-go plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
- A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
- Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
- Our SELF program, which allows for team members to be reimbursed up to $75 per year for items and experiences that support their self-care, from yoga classes to art supplies to concert tickets
Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Extended illness benefits
- Employee wellness programs
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance - free to all team members
*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status. About The Mather: The Mather is a Life Plan Community for those age 62 and better located in Evanston, Illinois, close to the charming downtown district and an abundance of public transportation. The Mather includes 240 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens, and more. The Mather is located at 425 Davis Street in Evanston. About Mather Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age WellSM, we create programs, places, and residences for today's young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work®, and has been selected as a Nation's Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row. Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.