Culinary Services Director

Aegis Living; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Tuition assistance

Career development

Job summary

Aegis Living is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead the culinary department and shape exceptional dining experiences for our residents. You will drive menu planning, quality, and service standards while fostering a high-morale, cohesive team environment in a senior living community.

You will collaborate with other departments, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgeting and vendor relations, and provide regular reports to the General Manager.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Chef and Culinary Manager.
• Strong menu planning, food prep and production knowledge.
• Experience with regulatory requirements (health/OSHA).
• Familiarity with budgeting and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a professional culinary department focused on excellence.
• Provide high-level customer satisfaction through food service.
• Collaborate with other departments for special events and offerings.
• Execute menu cycles compliant with dietary regulations and quality standards.
• Report staffing, budget, and operations to General Manager.

Skills

Culinary management

Menu planning

Food safety

Regulatory knowledge

Financial acumen

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Elevate your career as a Culinary Services Director at Aegis Living. In this integral role, you will spearhead the operation of the culinary department that will set the tone of creating exceptional dining experiences for our residents. Join us in fostering a strong, cohesive team environment that builds confidence, high morale, and staff retention. Make a meaningful impact on the lives of our senior residents by contributing to the success and growth of our community.

Responsibilities

As a Culinary Services Director, your contributions to the team may include:

• Ability to operate a fun and professional department that reflects excellence and “above the line” creative environment
• Visible, proactive leadership in creating and maintaining the highest standards of customer satisfaction relating to food service
• Responsible for working with other departments to provide specialty food offerings and services for special events
• Responsible for executing menu cycles compliant with dietary criteria as required by local regulations. Prepare food and guaranteeing food quality, appearance and presentation standards
• Assist Marketing Director by “showcasing” culinary services in the community to prospective residents, families, and vendors
• Provide weekly and quarterly communications/reports to General Manager regarding staffing, culinary budget, operational issues, and vendor relations
• Foster a strong, cohesive team environment that builds confidence and strong morale among staff and high retention

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 3 or more years of experience as a Chef and Culinary Manager required.
• Knowledge in all areas of menu planning, food preparation, and production
• Experience working on cruise ships, country club and/ or batch cooking a plus.
• Knowledge in all areas of local health department, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies
• Knowledge of management finance
• Knowledge of computers and software applications including Word and Excel

Other Cool Stuff You Might Want To Know

• Competitive pay, excellent benefits (medical/dental/vision/401k/tuition assistance and more!), and an enjoyable work/life balance. Please feel free to ask us for a benefits summary during your interview process.
• Excellent orientation and communication with management
• Ongoing training programs and a well-defined career path. Ask us about the path to your bright future!
• Employee appreciation days (additional vacation time)

Min Salary: USD $35.00/Hr.

Max Salary: USD $40.00/Hr.