Director of Culinary Services

The Waters

$80K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Leadership experience in managing a culinary or food services team.
  • Strong ability to develop and implement upscale culinary programs.
  • Competence in ensuring staff are well-trained and presentable.
  • Experience in crafting fine dining recipes with quality ingredients.
  • Hands-on experience in kitchen operations including cooking and serving.
  • Knowledge of cooking preparation techniques and food production standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and train the Culinary Services Department staff.
  • Create an upscale culinary experience for clients and residents.
  • Ensure high standards for staff training and presentation.
  • Craft and refine recipes to guarantee premium dining quality.
  • Engage in day-to-day kitchen tasks including cooking and cleaning.
  • Maintain operational efficiency with a focus on speed and accuracy.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities in culinary arts.
  • Collaborative and community-focused work environment.
  • Potential for creative expression in a fine dining setting.
Full Job Description
The Director of Culinary Services provides full-scope, hands on management of community Culinary Service Department. The Director of Culinary Services will successfully manage in a cost and quality structured environment to meet budgetary and program goals. Our restaurant and cafe function in a similar way to a hotel or private club restaurant and/or cafe.

Qualifications:
  • Provides overall leadership, training, development and oversight for all staff within the Culinary Services Department.
  • Develops and implements a comprehensive, professional, upscale Culinary Services program in order to create and maintain a positive experience for all customers.
  • Ensures professional trained, properly uniformed, and talented staff
  • Prepares recipes utilizing appropriate ingredients to ensure a fine dining experience for residents and guests
  • Participates directly in daily kitchen operations: cooking, serving and cleaning and exhibits cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency
  • Demonstrates knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production

Education & Experience:
  • Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts program preferred
  • Must be 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages
  • Valid Food Services Sanitation Certificate or ability to pass course once employed
  • Minimum of 3+ years' experience as a cook/chef in a restaurant /senior living or equivalent cooking
    experience preferred
  • Minimum of 1+ years' experience of administration and management of food service systems

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