Culinary Services Director

New Perspective; Weldon Spring (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance

Earned Wage Access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

New Perspective is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead the food and dining operations for our community. You will oversee procurement, menu execution, and financial management while ensuring safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance. You will train and inspire team members and foster resident and family engagement.

The role emphasizes leadership, rigorous supervision, and a commitment to high-quality service in a senior living environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team supervision capabilities.
• Knowledge of regulatory food safety and sanitation standards.
• Experience managing food service operations and finances.
• Certification in culinary and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for food, beverage and dining services.
• Oversee procurement, preparation and service per Menu Program.
• Manage departmental finances and record keeping.
• Supervise, train and develop team members.
• Ensure safe food handling, sanitation, inventory and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Food safety awareness

Education

Culinary training

Dietary Certifications

Job description

Description

As the Culinary Services Director, you will be responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the food and beverage and dining services operations in the community. These responsibilities include oversight of procurement, preparation and service of the food per the designated Menu Program, financial management of the department, supervising and training team members. They also include ensuring safe food handling and sanitation of food areas, inventory and rotation of products, accurate record keeping and regulatory compliance. You will create and maintain a high level of resident and family engagement and practice your excellent communication and organizational skills by teaching, developing, and inspiring team members.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of regulations concerning food handling, food storage, food preparation, safety and sanitation procedures
• 3+ years of successful management experience
• 4+ years experience as lead chef in a hospitality/restaurant environment
• Culinary training and/or Dietary Certifications required

Why New Perspective Senior Living?

A career with a purpose starts here!

This is an exciting time to join New Perspective. We are a growing company serving over 4,000 seniors today with a goal of reaching 10,000 within the next couple of years. Our growth is creating energy, excitement, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. We have a culture of servant leadership and collaboration that supports each team member’s personal and professional development. At New Perspective you’re not just an employee, you are a valued member of our team.

• This role is eligible for an annual bonus!
• 401(k) with Company Match!
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education assistance - up to $5,000 per calendar year!
• Real-time Access to Earned Wages
• Employee Assistance Program

*Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, and PRN status.

New Perspective is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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