Director of Culinary Services, you'll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.
Your Role:As the
Director of Culinary Services, your role includes providing both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership of the Culinary Services Department. This includes responsibility for menu planning, staffing, food quality, safety, and budget performance. You'll play a vital role in resident satisfaction by creating memorable dining experiences while ensuring operational excellence.
Position Highlights:- Status: FULL TIME
- Schedule: Traditional leadership workweek with flexibility required based on business and operational needs that includes Manager on Duty hours as well as on call for emergency situations
- Location: Tallahassee, FL
- Rate of Pay: $80K Annually + 10% Annual Performance Bonus
- Travel: 0%, Fully Onsite
What You'll Do:- Lead daily culinary operations while participating in meal preparation and service
- Plan and execute menus that meet resident dietary guidelines and preferences
- Monitor food quality, consistency, and presentation; implement improvements as needed
- Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and dietary standards
- Conduct food safety audits and quality assurance checks
- Oversee purchasing, inventory control, and vendor contracts
- Manage budgets, monitor costs, and take corrective action when needed
- Manage, recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate culinary staff
- Lead orientation and in-service training programs for team members
- Engage with residents during mealtimes to ensure satisfaction and resolve concerns
- Collaborate with Executive Director and department heads to align food services with community goals
Qualifications:- Minimum 5 years of culinary leadership in high-volume, high-standard environments (e.g., country clubs, resorts, cruise ships)
- Hands-on experience leading kitchen operations, including cooking and staff oversight
- Food Safety Certification required
- Strong knowledge of sanitation, food handling, and loss prevention practices
- Culinary training or certification preferred
- Experience with menu engineering, cost controls, and vendor management
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and kitchen management systems
- Experience in senior living culinary services is a plus-but only if paired with demonstrated high service standards
- Ability to work in kitchen environments
- Oversight of food safety audits and inspections
- Exposure to high-pressure operational deadlines
- Ability to lift or assist with kitchen operations as needed
Benefits You'll EnjoyFor eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and career growth opportunities, wellness-related benefits, and additional support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
JOB CODE: 1009187 
