Food and Beverage Director - Broadview at Purchase College

Broadview at Purchase College

GENERAL SUMMARY:

A unique opportunity exists to join a team in creating a vibrant senior learning community on the campus of Purchase College, State University of New York. The residents of this university-based retirement community will be able to enjoy the many amenities of the college including the renowned Neuberger Museum of Art, the Performing Arts Center, the academic and athletic facilities, and the park-like campus. They will be able to enjoy all these benefits while living in a village designed specifically for their interests and needs. As part of the Purchase College community, Broadview residents will enjoy both formal and informal programming and collaborative opportunities designed to promote intergenerational engagement with members of the college community, ranging from classes and mentoring to providing employment opportunities for students. Broadview will offer the full continuum of services, inclusive of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

INCLUSIVE AND COLLABORATIVE CULTURE:

We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is the commitment to a community of equity and access through the acceptance of all aspects of human difference. This includes but is not limited to age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression and identity, language heritage, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, status as a veteran and worldview. Broadview at Purchase College is proud to be SAGE CARE certified, and all employees will be provided with SAGE CARE training. Broadview at Purchase College is committed to integrating various cultural and social perspectives to engender excellence and to creating a collaborative culture in order to provide an exceptional experience for every employee and

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Food & Beverage provides full-scope, hands-on management of the Community’s Culinary Services Department. Responsible for always maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness. Position will successfully manage in a cost-structure environment to meet budgetary goals in area of food and beverage budget and labor guidelines. This person is a key member of the Community’s management team adhering to policies and procedures and upholding the Community’s mission, philosophy, values and the Company’s vision, principles and Hospitality Promises.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Develop and maintain a comprehensive, professional, and upscale culinary services program in order to create and maintain a positive experience for all customers.

2. Supervise the Culinary Services Department. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.

3. Research, plan, develop, produce and serve menu cycle programs that are complaint with required nutritional/dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepares diets provided per policies procedures.

4. Meet or exceed established budgetary and financial guidelines.

5. Maintain appropriate records and participate in the research, preparation and writing of the department budget.

6. Always exemplify Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.

7. Responsible for hands-on, direct cooking, serving and dish washing as necessary.

8. Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.

9. Ensure professional, trained, properly uniformed, and talented staff.  Team expected to be approx. 45

10. Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance, and presentation standards at all times.

11. Visits residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conducts evaluations to make revisions in operations/procedures to promote improved food service.

12. Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Broadview embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, all employees are expected as a condition of employment to practice the LCS Hospitality Promises™ in all interactions with residents, fellow employees, and guests:

• We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.

• We treat everyone with courteous respect.

• We anticipate your needs and act accordingly.

• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.

• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.

• We make you feel important.

• We embrace and value our differences.

• We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”

• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.

• We pay attention to details.

2. Act as Manager on Duty as directed by the Executive Director.

3. Assist the Executive Director and/or HR Director in the management of open Workers Compensation claims, as directed.

4. Observe and abide by all regulations to ensure that personal health information is protected during its collection, use, disclosure, storage, and destruction within the community; and to ensure only the minimum necessary information is known to function in this position.

5. Assure resident safety.

6. Follow written and oral directions.

7. Maintain confidentiality of resident and community information.

8. Assist new employees in following established community policies and procedures.

9. Complete assignments timely, completely and accurately.

10. Attend all in-services as assigned or requested.

11. Participate in interdisciplinary team and other community meetings as assigned or requested.

12. Consistently work cooperatively with residents, co-workers, physicians, families, consultant personnel and other ancillary service providers.

13. Observe all community safety policies and procedures.

14. Is observant of safety hazards and emergency situations, and reports to appropriate person or takes corrective action according to established procedures.

15. Come to work in a clean, neat uniform and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.

16. Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality, complies with attendance policy.

17. Assume accountability for data contained in the Employee Handbook.

18. Assumes accountability for compliance with Federal, State, and other regulations within scope of control and of which informed.

19. Observe infection control procedures.

20. Follow Residents’ Handbook policies at all times.

21. Observe all community policies and procedures.

22. Accept assigned duties, instructions or correction in a cooperative manner, voicing concerns or disagreement in a professional manner through established chain of authority according to state procedures.

23. Perform incidental housekeeping and maintenance tasks as may arise during the course of regular duties, in order to maintain a clean, safe, pleasant environment for residents, visitors and staff.

24. Perform all other related duties as assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner.

Salary Range for this opportunity is $135,000 – 150,000 per annum.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree (in culinary arts program preferred)

• Successful completion of recognized food safety course

• Minimum of five years’ experience as executive chef, chef in a hotel, restaurant, club, or other similar employment

• Minimum of three years’ experience in administration and management of food service systems

• Senior living community experience preferred

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION OR OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must hold current state-required sanitation (Safe Food Handling and/or Certified Food Manager) certification/license

• Must possess current and valid driver’s license consistent with the requirements determined by size of vehicle and laws of the state in which the driver is licensed

• Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language

• Menu presentation, food preparation, production, food delivery systems, and utility

• Knowledge in all areas of local Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies relevant to culinary services

• Good communication skills (oral and written)

• Good inter-department communication and teamwork skills

• Capable of administering employee incentive, retention and training programs

• Knowledge preparation and line production communication to other line/prep/dish person/ management staff

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY: Culinary Services staff

PHSYICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tools, equipment, machines used on the job:

• Personal computer

• General office equipment: printer, scanner, fax machine, copier, telephone, calculator

• Mixers, knives, ovens, steam table, steamer, slicer, range, grill, griddle, and other assorted kitchen equipment

Physical activities of the position:

• Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally

• Pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally

• Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally

• Reaches, bends and twists occasionally

• Sits, stands and walks frequently

• Handles food frequently

Physical requirements of the job:

• Medium work – exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off 
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Reduced price employee meals