Culinary Manager

Cogir Senior Living•Coquitlam, BC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a passionate and creative Culinary Manager to lead their culinary and dining department. This role involves recruiting, training, and overseeing culinary staff, ensuring an excellent dining experience for residents through diverse menus, premium ingredients, and impeccable presentation, while maintaining cost efficiency. The Culinary Manager will collaborate with the Executive Director, National Director, and Regional Managers of Culinary, as well as residents, to translate culinary visions into actionable plans. The position emphasizes leadership, financial oversight, resident satisfaction, and culinary innovation to achieve a "Best In Class" dining experience.

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.
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.
Post-secondary education in the field of culinary management or a related field.
Experience working in retirement living is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and oversee a team of culinary and service professionals.
Deliver an unparalleled culinary experience to residents, marked by excellent service, diverse menus, premium ingredients, and impeccable presentation.
Operate with an eye on cost efficiency.
Collaborate 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 with food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and proper handling of ingredients.
Manage inventory, menu planning, budgeting, cost control, and optimize food costs.
Foster alignment and successful execution of culinary plans.
Cultivate relationships and drive culinary innovation.