Culinary Services Director

Aegis Living • Seattle, WA

10h • $43 - $46

About The Position

The Culinary Services Director leads the culinary department at Aegis Living Queen Anne Galer, creating exceptional dining experiences for residents. The role calls for visible, proactive leadership and a fun, professional department that maintains high standards of food-service customer satisfaction. The director works with other departments on specialty food offerings and special events, and executes menu cycles that meet dietary criteria and local regulations while ensuring food quality, appearance, and presentation standards.

The director also helps showcase culinary services to prospective residents, families, and vendors; provides weekly and quarterly updates to the General Manager on staffing, the culinary budget, operational issues, and vendor relations; and fosters a cohesive team environment that supports staff confidence, morale, and retention. The position is full-time in Seattle, Washington, with a listed pay range of $43.00 to $46.00 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a Chef and Culinary Manager.
• Knowledge of menu planning, food preparation, and production.
• Knowledge of local health department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of management finance.
• Knowledge of computers and software applications, including Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on cruise ships, in country clubs, and/or with batch cooking.

Responsibilities

• Operate a fun, professional culinary department that reflects excellence and a creative environment.
• Provide visible, proactive leadership in creating and maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction relating to food service.
• Work with other departments to provide specialty food offerings and services for special events.
• Execute menu cycles that comply with dietary criteria required by local regulations.
• Prepare food and ensure food quality, appearance, and presentation standards.
• Assist the Marketing Director by showcasing culinary services to prospective residents, families, and vendors.
• Provide weekly and quarterly communications and reports to the General Manager regarding staffing, the culinary budget, operational issues, and vendor relations.
• Foster a cohesive team environment that builds staff confidence and morale and supports high retention.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee appreciation days that include additional vacation time.
• Ongoing training programs and a well-defined career path.
• Excellent orientation and communication with management.
• Work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed