Culinary Manager

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina • Clinton, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Clinton Retirement Community is seeking an experienced Culinary Manager to lead and provide hands-on assistance with dining operations at our senior living community. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring exceptional food quality, service excellence, staff development, regulatory compliance, and budget management while creating a memorable dining experience for residents.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in a related field.
• ServSafe Manager Certification.
• 3+ years of experience in senior living dining services.
• Previous supervisory or CDM experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid South Carolina driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of Culinary management experience.
• Experience with ordering systems and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary and dining operations.
• Ensure high standards for food quality, presentation, and customer service.
• Supervise, coach, and develop culinary and dining staff.
• Assist with recruiting, scheduling, and training team members.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, OSHA, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor department budgets and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate special events and collaborate with community leadership.
• Review resident feedback and implement service improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree