Culinary Director: Senior Living Dining & Menu Leader

Savant Senior Living; San Dimas (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Savant Senior Living is seeking a Culinary Director to lead the day-to-day food and beverage operations, establish menus, and manage staff and budgets for a senior living facility in California.

The role requires significant experience in the service industry, including executive-level kitchen leadership, strong budgeting skills, and a deep knowledge of health codes and food safety. Collaboration with healthcare and activities teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles within foodservice operations.
• Strong budgeting and financial management experience.
• Knowledge of health codes and food safety practices.
• Experience with staff recruitment, scheduling, and performance management.
• Experience in facility dining for seniors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and update menus for diverse dietary needs and preferences.
• Collaborate with dieticians to ensure meals meet health requirements.
• Manage kitchen inventory, budgets, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and evaluate staff; supervise culinary team.
• Ensure compliance with USDA regulations and state/federal reporting.
• Coordinate with other departments to integrate dietary needs with services.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Food safety knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Staff management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Manager Serv Safe Certification

Culinary school education (preferred)

Job description

Savant Senior Living is seeking a Culinary Director to lead the day-to-day food and beverage operations, establish menus, and manage staff and budgets for a senior living facility in California.

The role requires significant experience in the service industry, including executive-level kitchen leadership, strong budgeting skills, and a deep knowledge of health codes and food safety. Collaboration with healthcare and activities teams is essential.