Culinary Manager

Levante Living LP; Arnprior; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Levante Living LP is seeking a Manager, Culinary Experience to lead and enhance the dining program for residents across its rapidly growing retirement living portfolio in Ontario. You will create menus, train culinary teams, and participate in community activities to promote an exceptional resident experience.

The role requires strong leadership, cost management, and a commitment to food safety. You will collaborate with teams to maintain high service standards while adhering to regulatory

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited culinary program.
• Experience managing culinary teams in dining and food preparation, including menu creation and cost control.
• Working knowledge of food safety and maintaining a safe, clean environment.
• Strong leadership and written/oral communication skills.
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) completed or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Create daily and weekly menus emphasizing fresh, in-season ingredients.
• Support and train culinary teams to deliver excellent dining experiences for residents.
• Engage in sales, community, and recreation activities at the residence.
• Ensure compliance with regulators and organizational policies.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Menu creation

Staff training

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Accredited culinary program

Job description

About Levante Living

Our mission at Levante Living is to provide a supportive and caring experience for our residents, families, and team members. For us, this is more than a job; it’s a passion. Together, we create a space at each residence where ongoing enrichment helps both residents and team members thrive. Levante Living is a rapidly growing retirement living portfolio (23 properties under management), primarily in secondary markets with a mix of independent and assisted living suites. We believe in living our values to build a culture rooted in respect and teamwork, and we remain focused on excellence in team member experience, resident satisfaction, and financial performance.

About You:

• You have a passion for building relationships with the people you work with and serve
• You are driven to succeed by building high achieving teams and a values driven culture
• You are organized and like to ensure your efforts are well tracked
• You view excellent results as engaged team members and satisfied residents
• You’re looking to develop your professional skills in a rapidly growing retirement living company
• You enjoy taking the initiative for seeing what needs to get done next and creating a plan to execute
• You are an attuned leader with effective communication and collaboration skills

The Manager, Culinary Experience will be responsible for:

• Creation of daily and weekly menus with an emphasis on freshly prepared, in season ingredients
• Support and training for culinary teams to foster excellence in the dining experience of our residents
• Enthusiastic participation in sales, community and recreation activities of the residence
• Compliance with all regulators and organizational policies
• Manage labour hours and food costs within allocated budget
• This position works 2 cook shifts on the line
• Oversight to Occupational Health & Safety Committee to ensure it meets all legislative requirements
• Prompt resolution of residents and family concerns
• Performing other duties as assigned

Must haves:

• Graduate of an accredited culinary program
• Experience in managing culinary teams in both dining and food preparation, including creation of menus, food ordering, managing daily costs and steps of service training
• Working knowledge of food safety and supporting a food safe environment
• Strong leadership capabilities and excellent written/oral communication skills
• Vulnerable Sector Screening

For Ontario locations, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process.