Director Culinary Services
About The Position
The Director of Culinary Services leads the culinary department at The Craig, with responsibility for resident satisfaction through quality menu items and hospitality services. The role provides leadership and vision by developing strategic plans, implementing Lifespace Communities and community strategic plans, evaluating progress, and measuring results. The director develops and operates within an annual budget covering areas such as labor, operations, inventory, and capital. The role also maintains and updates electronic tracking systems for menu development, timekeeping, bill pay, and point of sale. The director participates in resident culinary, quality assurance, safety and risk management, and other assigned committees, as well as 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 through 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
