FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR
About The Position
Culinary Services Group (CSG) is a top 50, fast-growing food service management company serving senior care, hospital, and behavioral health communities. We’re rooted in the belief that empowering our teams leads to exceptional service and better outcomes for those we serve. At CSG, you’ll be part of a collaborative culture built on integrity, where your contributions are valued and growth, development, and impact are part of every role. In this role, you will oversee the daily operations of foodservice management, including production, budgeting, procurement, team leadership, and client engagement. You’ll play a vital part in developing and implementing food and nutrition programs that exceed expectations, fostering team growth, and continuously enhancing service quality and operational efficiency. Your expertise in food service operations, quality assurance, team development, and financial performance will be essential to driving success. Working as the Director of Culinary Development you will be responsible for the research, testing, development, documenting, training, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and making necessary adjustments to innovative new dishes, concepts and/or food programs.
Requirements
- Certified Dietary Manager
- Proven track record in managing high-performing teams
- Maintaining operational excellence
- Delivering exceptional customer service
- Strong leadership skills
- Passion for culinary excellence
- Ability to build strong client relationships
- Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum of five years of progressive culinary experience in high volume, complex service and catering operations
- Minimum of two years of menu development
- Knowledge of budgets, food and labor costs, inventory controls
- Comprehensive knowledge of international cuisines and catering trends
- Thorough understanding of food equipment and safety standards
- Strong organizational, leadership, coaching and training skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and work demands
- Self-starter, innovative and ability to multitask
- Ability to travel extensively
- Capable of representing the Company in food service industry events and public relations appearances
- Strong computer skills; including MS office, recipe management and nutrition programs
Responsibilities
- Serves as Department Head to provide leadership and set standards of culinary excellence
- Works with Division leadership in planning, implementing and supporting new food concepts or programs at their locations
- Develops and mentors senior chefs in various Company divisions and geographical regions
- Creates training opportunities for chefs and managers through manufacturer and vendor resources and sharing / promoting internal best practices
- Stays current with market trends and customer demands
- Participates in and attends trade shows and continuing education opportunities
- Plans menus for daily offerings, seasonal or limited time specials, daily and special event catering for a wide variety of locations and applications
- Conducts food tastings and evaluate food presentation
- Establishes food specifications
- Works with food manufacturers and vendors to select best product / value for needs
- Ensures that food products and handling procedures adhere to local, state and federal regulations
- Contributes expertise in kitchen and servery design and / or remodeling projects
- Leads culinary teams in planning, training, set-up and opening new and / or remodeled accounts
- Collaborate with other departments such as Purchasing, Marketing and Business Development on special projects and Company initiatives
- Direct sustainability initiatives throughout Company locations
- Oversee Nutrition staff and programs
- Updates senior management, supervisory managers and account management teams on industry trends and new food programs
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
