Assistant Director Culinary Services
About The Position
The Assistant Director Culinary Services supports the Director of Culinary Services with the planning, preparation, and execution of meals for residents and guests. In the absence of the Director of Culinary Services or Restaurant Manager, this role plans, organizes, and directs the kitchen and dining room. The position helps develop and train kitchen staff, ensures meals meet Atria standards, and supports a restaurant-style dining atmosphere with high levels of customer service. The role assists with staff hiring and development, work scheduling, menu planning, budget management, food and supply oversight, equipment maintenance, and compliance with applicable food safety regulations and Atria programs. It also plans and coordinates special events, banquets, and theme meals. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday. The stated salary range is $68,000 to $81,600 per year, dependent on prior work history and experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Five years of cooking experience in the hospitality field.
- Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or company standards.
- Working knowledge of basic kitchen operations and food safety standards.
- Previous management or team leadership experience.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Ability to manage budgets for food, supplies, and labor.
- Previous experience in banquets or special event planning.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Culinary degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and direct the kitchen and dining room when the Director of Culinary Services or Restaurant Manager is absent.
- Assist with planning, preparing, and executing meals for residents and guests.
- Assist with kitchen staff development and training related to meal preparation, food storage, and kitchen sanitation.
- Ensure meals are prepared and presented according to Atria standards.
- Provide high levels of customer service and create a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
- Ensure food is purchased, stored, prepared, and served according to local, state, and federal guidelines.
- Assist with interviewing, hiring, coaching, training, and developing staff, including evaluations and discipline in accordance with company guidelines.
- Promote teamwork and cooperation among staff.
- Assist with preparing and coordinating staff work schedules according to budget.
- Assist with implementing and executing the Art of Atria Dining.
- Assist with menu planning and development based on residents’ preferences, budget, and seasonal options.
- Maintain equipment in good working condition.
- Maintain adequate cleaning supplies, small wares, equipment, and food in accordance with applicable regulations and employee safety requirements.
- Ensure adherence to the Atria Quality Enhancement Program.
- Assist kitchen staff with pre-meal stand-ups for dining and kitchen staff.
- Plan, prepare, and execute special events, banquets, and theme meals.
- When applicable, acquaint new residents with menus, seating, dining options, and dining hours.
- Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
Benefits
- Paid holidays and PTO.
- Annual anniversary rewards may be available to community employees depending on classification; amounts vary by location.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement for U.S.-based communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
