Culinary Services Director

Aegis Living•Seattle, WA

10d•$43 - $46

About The Position

The Culinary Services Director leads the culinary department and helps create exceptional dining experiences for residents. The role sets high standards for food service and customer satisfaction while fostering a cohesive, confident team with strong morale and staff retention. The director coordinates with other departments on specialty food offerings and special events, oversees compliant menu cycles and food quality, and presents the community’s culinary services to prospective residents, families, and vendors. The position also provides regular updates to the General Manager on staffing, budget, operations, and vendor relations.

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 agency requirements.
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 department that reflects excellence and a creative “above the line” environment.
Provide visible, proactive leadership to create and maintain high customer-satisfaction standards for food service.
Work with other departments to provide specialty food offerings and services for special events.
Execute menu cycles that comply with dietary criteria and local regulations; prepare food and ensure its quality, appearance, and presentation meet 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 retention.