Culinary Director — Elevate Senior Living Dining & Service

Sagora Senior Living; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

On‑Demand Pay

Telemedicine

Meal discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a Culinary Director to lead the culinary department across a senior living community. You will oversee menu planning, food production, budgeting, and service quality while ensuring safety and excellent guest experience.

The role requires Executive Chef experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage costs and uphold healthcare food-service standards in a resident-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a commercial kitchen.
• Associate's Degree in Hospitality Management preferred.
• Current Food Safety Manager's permit or equivalent as regulated by state and local authorities.
• Must be able to use math to compute recipes and costing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the culinary department, menu planning, supplies, overall food production, meal presentation, table service, budgeting, and safety in the kitchen.
• Hire, train, and supervise Culinary associates while promoting retention and development.
• Provide oversight for all food production, including menu-planning, purchasing, cost control, and inventory.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance with regulations.
• Prepare and present plated dishes, maintain quality and appearance.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and equipment sanitation; monitor budgets and costs.
• Lead in service delivery and hospitality within a team-oriented environment.
• Collaborate with leadership and other departments to uphold residents' satisfaction.

Skills

Executive Chef

Menu planning

Food safety

Costing

Food presentation

Communication

Multitasking

Driver's license

Dietary knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Hospitality Management

Job description

Sagora Senior Living is seeking a Culinary Director to lead the culinary department across a senior living community. You will oversee menu planning, food production, budgeting, and service quality while ensuring safety and excellent guest experience.

The role requires Executive Chef experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage costs and uphold healthcare food-service standards in a resident-focused environment.