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Assistant Director of Food and Beverage
Ready to become part of an organized team and company? Looking for a job where you can lead others to achieve team goals that also positively impact the lives of others?
We are a resort like retirement community that creates weekly specials and changes the core menu seasonally. Our culinary team is tasked with creating new and exciting dishes that fall in line with our customers’ wants as well as keeping up with the forever changing culinary scene. We treat our staff like family and take care of one another.
We are seeking a dedicated, hands-on Assistant Director of Food and Beverage to support the overall dining program and help lead our team with heart, professionalism, and high standards.
Earn a competitive annual salary based on years of experience.
Full-time status: Must be available for a flexible schedule built to accommodate the demands of the department.
Additional compensation includes:
- Generous PTO beginning with a maximum of 104 hours annually
- 1.5x Holiday Pay for hourly employees
- 1.5x Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week for hourly employees
- Referral Bonus for new employee referrals that join our team
- Star Employee Recognition Program including monetary awards
- Benefits for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, Supplemental: Accident/Cancer/Critical Illness, Legal Resources, and Identity Theft
- 401k with company match
- Tuition reimbursement: up to $5,250 annually for qualifying coursework
- Educational Partnership Discounts: South University, ECPI, Regent University, St. Leo University, and Colorado Christian University
Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Food and Beverage plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our Food Service Department. This position works closely with the Director to ensure residents consistently receive nutritious, well-prepared meals in an inviting dining environment. The Assistant Director helps supervise staff, uphold quality and sanitation standards, and contribute to a positive and efficient workplace.
- Assist in ensuring all meals are prepared and served in accordance with nutrition, taste, and presentation standards.
- Support departmental compliance with sanitation, safety, and production standards, including those set by local and state health authorities.
- Collaborate with the Director on menu planning, purchasing, inventory management, and vendor relationships.
- Supervise and support front-of-house and back-of-house staff in both the main dining room and Health Center dining areas.
- Contribute to hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and ongoing training of food and beverage staff.
- Help monitor and maintain departmental budgets, financial reports, and inventory systems.
- Act as a liaison between residents and the Food and Beverage team, addressing dining concerns or special dietary needs.
- Participate in quality assurance, staff performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as needed.
- Assist with developing and delivering in-service training programs to meet regulatory and quality improvement goals.
- Serve as acting Director in their absence, maintaining all departmental functions and communication with administration.
Education and/or Experience: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, culinary arts, or a related field; minimum 3–5 years of experience in food service management, preferably in a senior living, healthcare, or hospitality setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 5 years supervisory experience.
- Proficiency in budgeting, scheduling, and inventory management.
- Knowledge of nutrition, food safety, sanitation regulations, and special dietary needs.
- Proficient in the use of software applications including Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel, Word).
- Ability to work with, lead, manage, and mentor a diverse team.
- Excellent organization and time-management skills.
- Must be ServSafe certified within the first 90 days of employment.
- Must be a team player who is willing to give and receive effective feedback.
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure and multi-task.
- Solution oriented with problem solving and organization skills. Self-motivated.
- Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Positive attitude.
About Atlantic Shores
Our vision at Atlantic Shores is "To be a neighborhood where people want to live and work." Located in Virginia Beach, we are an award-winning continuing care retirement community serving ages 55 and up. We live our mission of being a welcoming neighborhood promoting active lifestyles in a community which ensures freedom, dignity, wellness, independence and security for all residents and staff.
Our Core Values include:
- Service to others
- Culture of Trust/Honesty
- Leadership to Grow
- Loyalty
Why choose us? For a rewarding opportunity.
We are looking for people who have a heart full of compassion, people who are warm and kind. Here at Atlantic Shores, you will have the opportunity to make a wonderful difference in someone’s life every day. Employment with Atlantic Shores comes with great benefits - with the flexibility to choose the health and welfare plans to best meet your needs.
