Director of Culinary Services

Amica Mature Lifestyles Inc.; Area E (Thornhill); On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan contributions

Disability coverage

Wellness programs

Generous vacation entitlement

Job summary

Amica Thornhill is hiring a Director of Culinary Services to lead all dining operations in a senior living community. The role emphasizes outstanding service, team leadership, and maintaining high standards of nutrition and food quality for residents.

The successful candidate will oversee recruitment, payroll, scheduling, and employee development, while aligning with Amica’s premium hospitality goals. This is a full-time on-site position in Thornhill.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Cook’s Qualification Certificate is required.
• Food Handling Certificate is required.
• Smart Serve or other approved alcohol service Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dining services operations to deliver exceptional resident dining experiences.
• Provide strong leadership, develop the team, and manage scheduling and payroll.
• Ensure nutrition and dietary needs are met for residents and maintain quality of service.

Education

Red Seal Cook’s Qualification Certificate

Food Handling Certificate

Smart Serve or other approved alcohol service Certificate

Job description

DIRECTOR OF CULINARY SERVICES

Amica Thornhill

Full Time

Amica embraces pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and offers a competitive total compensation package designed to reward performance.
Expected Salary Range: $61,600 - $77,000
Maximum Bonus Potential: 5% of base pay, that rewards exceptional performance.
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan contributions, disability, and employee wellness programs.
Vacation: Generous annual vacation entitlement, aligned with company policy.
Compensation is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Candidates whose experience surpasses the expectations for this role may be eligible for compensation above the advertised range.

Established in 1996, Amica Senior Lifestyles operates over 30 senior living residences in British Columbia and Ontario, while continuing to grow in select markets. We offer Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options, along with Long Term Care (LTC) in BC. We combine expert care with unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities for a personalized senior living experience.

At Amica, our values are at the heart of all we do. We are privileged to spend our days enriching the lives of seniors, their families and each other. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those of all religions, ethnicities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and expressions, Black, Indigenous, Racialized People, and Persons with Disabilities.

Become part of a team where you can make a real impact in the lives of others each and every day.

A day in the life of a Director of Culinary Services:

You will be responsible for the smooth operation of all aspects of dining services within the Community to provide an exceptional dining experience to the Residents. You will foster outstanding teamwork and motivation and provide strong leadership to your team.

The successful incumbent will ensure that the luxuries Amica promise is delivered to our residents in the quality of the food and service we provide to them each and every day. You will be responsible for the nutritional and dietary needs that ensure the well-being of our residents. As the Director of Culinary Services, you will be a dynamic, customer focused, self-starting leader with excellent communication skills and an eye for detail.

You will also be responsible for all aspects of the employee process including employee development, hiring, payroll administration, and scheduling. As a member of the management team, you will also participate in community operations including rotating duty manager shifts, program development budgets and resident relations.

How do I qualify?

You must have:

• Red Seal Cook’s Qualification Certificate
• Food Handling Certificate
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in a fine dining service environment
• 5 years progressive experience in a variety of dining environments
• Smart Serve or other approved alcohol service Certificate

What we are looking for:

• Previous hotel experience in a fine dining property
• Strong service orientation with demonstrated knowledge of all types of formal dining room service
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; team player skilled with motivating and coaching others
• Proven leadership abilities; approachable and diplomatic decision making style.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills
• Detail oriented, with good organizational abilities
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and respond with a sense of urgency when required
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic systems
• Ability to work in a flexible environment to meet the needs of the residents, including weekend and holiday coverage, as required

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

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