Food and Beverage Director

Company: Thomas Management LLC
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Who we are: Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador, carrying out our mission, reflecting our values, and building relationships while "doing the right thing". What’s in it for you! As part of our team, the ideal candidate will gain access to supportive and smart partners, first-class learning and engagement technologies, exceptional employee wellness and medical benefits, innovative recruiting strategies and resources, and much more! Benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, PTO, Sick-time and more. Salary Range: $80,000K to $85,000. annually, plus 10% bonus potential! What you will do The Food Service Director position is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial manager who is constantly seeking a better way to conduct business. This key leadership position is directly responsible for the successful operation of food services in a Senior Living Community of 100 Independent residents and 60 Skilled residents, to include special diets. This team member… Will help ensure client and customer service satisfaction with efficient, cost-effective management meeting and exceeding expectations. Responsible for all food service-related activities including quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all location-related activities, such as catered events. Delivers expertise in training staff and supervisory, leadership, management, and coaching skills. Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation. Ability to communicate on various levels including management, client, customer, and associate levels. Will be responsible for all food service-related activities including patient care and non-patient food services (retail, catering etc.), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all hospital-related activities. What you will need Preferred; Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four (4) years of directly related experience, preferred. Consideration for Experiences candidates who have risen via on-the-job learning. Minimum of five (5) years of restaurant, country club or fine dining experience preferred, depending upon formal degree or training. Five (5) to seven (7) years of direct food service operations management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge. Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation. Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable. Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills. Proficient computer skills including various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, and the internet. Manager ServSafe® Certified. Food Protection Manager Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check (State and Federal) and a drug screen. Who you are People who do well on our team are service-minded and have a helpful, humble, and hungry nature. The ideal candidate has a can-do attitude, a spirit of curiosity, bravery to try new things, a tendency to assume best intentions, and a hunger to learn and grow. We actively seek out team members who care deeply about the mission, passionately search for the answers to their questions, humbly lean on partners for help, tirelessly do what it takes, and reflect on their days with gratitude. If that’s you, PLEASE come say “Hi”; we’ve been waiting for you! Thomas Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. We believe in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging and our mission is to create an inclusive work environment where all employees’ differences are celebrated, their thoughts matter, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work. REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships

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