Job Description
Compensation $90000.00 - $115000.00 per year
Job Type :
Full Time DESCRIPTION WELCOME TO BELMONT VILLAGE RANCHO SANTA FE!
Join the opening leadership team at Belmont Village Rancho Santa Fe, a newly constructed luxury senior living community where exceptional hospitality, elevated dining experiences, and outstanding resident service come together. Nestled within the gated community of Lakes of Rancho Santa Fe, our premier Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community offers a unique opportunity to help establish a best-in-class culinary program and dining culture from day one. As the Chef Manager , you will lead all aspects of our restaurant-style culinary operation, overseeing kitchen leadership, food quality, menu execution, team development, food safety, purchasing, inventory management, and resident dining satisfaction. This leadership role is ideal for experienced an Chef Manager or Executive Chef with a background in upscale restaurants, luxury hotels, resorts, country clubs, private clubs, healthcare, or senior living who is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences and leading high-performing teams. Working alongside a dedicated culinary team, you will help create memorable dining experiences that combine outstanding food, thoughtful presentation, and personalized hospitality. Supported by experienced Regional Culinary and Operations leaders, you will play a key role in establishing a culture of culinary excellence, hospitality, and restaurant-quality dining that reflects the elevated expectations of a discerning resident population and Belmont Village's reputation for exceptional service. 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
Founded in Houston in 1997, Belmont Village is an integrated developer, owner, and operator of high-quality senior living communities, with more than 5,000 employees and 5,000 units. Our locations across the country and in Mexico City, provide award-winning independent, assisted living and memory care programs. We are proud to collaborate with UC San Diego, USC, UCLA, and Baptist Health South Florida to innovate programs for cognitive health and life enrichment. Belmont Village is a market leader in major markets including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago and South Florida. Renowned for distinctive design, high standards of life and safety, and reputation for leading edge, quality programming, Belmont Village has been certified as a Great Place to Work® since 2018 and has been recognized by U.S News & World Report as Best in Senior Living. 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.
