Director Culinary Experience

Cogir Management, USA • Chandler, AZ

1d • $85,000

About The Position

The Director of Culinary Experience (Executive Chef) oversees the community’s dining services operations and residents’ dining experience. The role covers food procurement, preparation, and service; menu development; financial management of food, supply, and labor budgets; hiring, training, and managing dining services team members; inventory control; and regulatory compliance. The Director leads daily kitchen and dining venue operations, supports the culinary team, and works with staff and residents to develop menus and recipes that reflect residents’ preferences and monthly budgets. The role also plans and executes special events and themed meals, while maintaining resident and family satisfaction and meeting company standards and applicable health codes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary education, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Serve Safe Manager (Food Handler Certificate) certification and understanding of kitchen sanitation and food codes.
• At least 5 years of hands-on food-preparation experience.
• At least 3 years of progressive management experience as an Executive Chef.
• Understanding of front-of-house operations and service.
• Successful history of building teams and meeting financial goals.
• Creativity and experience in menu development.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to motivate.
• Compassion for residents and a strong passion for excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with restaurant openings.
• Experience with special events and banquets.
• Previous experience in Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, senior living, or a hotel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and staffing of the community kitchen and dining venues.
• Manage and supervise back-of-house and front-of-house culinary staff, including scheduling, assignments, direction, performance reviews, hiring, and corrective action consistent with company policy.
• Plan menus and execute meal preparation and events, assisting staff with kitchen and dining-room operations as needed.
• Maintain inventory control of food, beverages, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure food is prepared, stored, and served according to company standards and state and local health code requirements.
• Manage monthly and annual culinary services budgets and document monthly spending on food, supplies, and labor.
• Collaborate with staff and residents to develop recipes and menus tailored to residents’ preferences and monthly budgets.
• Maintain resident and family member satisfaction.
• Plan, prepare, and execute special events and themed meals.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED