Culinary Director/Food Service Director (FSD)

603Healthcare; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Confidential Senior Living Community in Southern NH is seeking a Culinary Director / Food Service Director to lead dining operations, plan menus, and drive resident satisfaction. This role requires strong leadership, budgeting acumen, and knowledge of healthcare regulations within a senior living setting.

The ideal candidate will coach a culinary and dietary team, ensure food safety, and collaborate with nursing and admin to meet residents' nutritional needs while maintaining survey readiness.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets, inventory, staffing, and departmental operations.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety, and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all daily operations of the Dining Services Department.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop culinary and dietary team members.
• Plan nutritious, creative, and appealing menus that meet therapeutic diet requirements and resident preferences.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and sanitation regulations.
• Manage food ordering, inventory, purchasing, and departmental budgets.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and overall resident dining satisfaction.
• Maintain infection control, food safety, and kitchen sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with nursing, administration, and interdisciplinary team members to meet residents' nutritional needs.
• Ensure survey readiness and compliance with healthcare and senior living regulations.
• Foster a culture of hospitality, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Team development

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Infection control

Menu planning

Food safety

Education

CDM certification (preferred)

Job description

CULINARY DIRECTOR / FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR

Confidential Senior Living Leadership Opportunity – Southern New Hampshire / Manchester Area

A premier senior living community in the Southern New Hampshire / Manchester area is seeking an experienced and motivated Culinary Director / Food Service Director to lead its dining services team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a culinary professional with strong leadership skills who is passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences while ensuring operational excellence, resident satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

The Culinary Director / Food Service Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the dining services department, including menu planning, food preparation, team leadership, budgeting, resident satisfaction, and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities Include:

• Direct and oversee all daily operations of the Dining Services Department

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop culinary and dietary team members

• Plan nutritious, creative, and appealing menus that meet therapeutic diet requirements and resident preferences

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and sanitation regulations

• Manage food ordering, inventory, purchasing, and departmental budgets

• Monitor food quality, presentation, and overall resident dining satisfaction

• Maintain infection control, food safety, and kitchen sanitation standards

• Collaborate with nursing, administration, and interdisciplinary team members to meet residents' nutritional needs

• Ensure survey readiness and compliance with healthcare and senior living regulations

• Foster a culture of hospitality, teamwork, and exceptional customer service

Qualifications:

• Previous Culinary Director, Food Service Director, Executive Chef, or Dietary Manager experience, preferably in a senior living, healthcare, or long-term care setting

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification preferred or ability to obtain if required

• Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety, and sanitation regulations

• Proven leadership, organizational, and communication skills

• Experience managing budgets, inventory, staffing, and departmental operations

• Passion for providing outstanding hospitality and resident-centered dining experiences

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Paid holidays

• 401(k)

Confidential inquiries are welcomed and will be handled with the utmost discretion.

All offers of employment are subject to required background and registry screenings in accordance with state and federal regulations.