Culinary Manager

Cogir Senior Living•Leamington, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. For over 25 years, we have been dedicated to the happiness of retirees. We are seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Embrace the role of Culinary Manager and become a values-driven leader adept at managing our culinary and dining department. Your flair for creativity and culinary expertise will come to the forefront as you recruit, train, and oversee a team of exceptional culinary and service professionals. Operating with an eye on cost efficiency, you'll collaborate to deliver an unparalleled culinary experience to our residents, marked by excellent service, diverse menus, premium ingredients, and impeccable presentation. Your adept management style will motivate your team, ensuring a shared commitment to our values and an elevated dining experience. Discover a unique balance through our culinary roles, offering a space for your creativity to flourish while maintaining a fulfilling lifestyle. Join us to rediscover the joy of cooking and serving, making a meaningful impact on seniors' lives with a job that values creativity and work-life equilibrium. Your collaboration will extend to working closely with the Executive Director, National Director and Regional Managers of Culinary and residents to translate culinary visions into actionable plans, fostering alignment and successful execution. You'll adeptly lead a team, oversee financials, and prioritize resident satisfaction for a cohesive, high-achieving culinary operation. Leveraging your creative culinary prowess, you'll craft an exceptional dining experience that garners distinction as the "Best In Class," elevating meal quality and presentation. Your multifaceted role encompasses collaboration, effective management, hands-on guidance, compliance assurance, relationship cultivation, and culinary innovation. By embodying these aspects, you'll significantly contribute to the success of our culinary program and enhance the overall satisfaction of our residents and stakeholders.

Requirements

Culinary knowledge and experience with cooking techniques to create high quality dishes.
Strong leadership to inspire your team.
Dedicated to mentoring and coaching a team of culinary professionals.
Time management with the strong ability to multi-task.
Strong attention to detail, quality and taste.
Clear and open communication.
Customer/resident focused.
Innovative thinking with the ability to analyze a situation and develop effective solutions.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
Able to remain composed under pressure.
Willingness to stay up to date on newest culinary trends.
Basic financial knowledge.
Several years of experience as a professional chef, progressing through various kitchen roles.
Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a culinary setting (e.g., Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, Lead Cook), preferably in a unionized environment.
Post-secondary education in the field of culinary management or a related field.
Possession of a valid Food Safety/Food Handler's Certification.
Understanding of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and proper handling of ingredients.
Smart Serve Certification or provincial equivalent.
Strong computer skills for inventory management, menu planning software, and communication.
Familiarity with budgeting, cost control, inventory management, and optimizing food costs.
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

Red Seal Certification is an asset.
Experience working in retirement living is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and oversee a team of exceptional culinary and service professionals.
Operate with an eye on cost efficiency.
Collaborate to deliver an unparalleled culinary experience to residents, marked by excellent service, diverse menus, premium ingredients, and impeccable presentation.
Motivate the team, ensuring a shared commitment to values and an elevated dining experience.
Work closely with the Executive Director, National Director, and Regional Managers of Culinary and residents to translate culinary visions into actionable plans.
Lead a team, oversee financials, and prioritize resident satisfaction.
Craft an exceptional dining experience that garners distinction as the "Best In Class," elevating meal quality and presentation.
Ensure compliance assurance, relationship cultivation, and culinary innovation.