Director Culinary Services

Lifespace Communities • Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Culinary Services leads culinary operations at The Craig, with a focus on resident satisfaction, quality menu offerings, and hospitality services. The role provides leadership and vision through strategic planning, implements Lifespace Communities and community strategic plans, and evaluates progress and results. The director develops and operates within an annual budget covering areas such as labor, operations, inventory, and capital. The position also maintains electronic tracking systems and participates in resident and organizational committees and department director meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Eight to ten years of experience managing a culinary department.
• State certification in Safe Food Handling and Sanitation, where applicable.
• Obtain Food Handler certification within 60 days of hire as required by state guidelines, if a state certification program exists.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Dietary Manager certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident satisfaction by offering quality menu items and hospitality services.
• Provide leadership and vision by developing strategic plans.
• Implement Lifespace Communities and community strategic plans, evaluate progress, and measure results.
• Develop and operate within an annual budget, including labor, operations, inventory, and capital.
• Maintain and update electronic tracking systems, including menu development software, timekeeping, bill pay, and point-of-sale programs.
• Participate in the resident culinary committee, quality assurance committee, safety and risk management committee, other assigned committees, and department director meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director