Culinary Services Director — Lead Dining Excellence

Courtyards-At-Lake-Granbury; Granbury (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k retirement savings

Paid time off from day one

Paid training

Employee assistance program

Dependent Care/FSAs

Referral programs

Job summary

Courtyards at Lake Granbury is actively seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead the dining services team in a premier senior living community in Granbury, TX. You will be responsible for planning, directing, and optimizing culinary operations to deliver high-quality resident meals and service.

The role requires 3-5 years of executive kitchen leadership, an associate degree or higher in a relevant field, and certifications such as Serve Safe or CDM.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as an Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Culinary Director in restaurants, hotels, SNF, or senior living.
• Associate degree or higher in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or Hospitality Management; or Certified Executive Chef (CEC, ACF).
• Serve Safe Certification or Certified Dining Manager (CDM) required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary service department: manage planning, budgeting, and staff supervision.
• Maintain food service standards, policies, equipment, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to meet residents' needs and ensure quality care.
• Order supplies, manage inventory, and ensure budget guidelines are met.
• Willing to cook daily in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food service management

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management

Certified Executive Chef (CEC)

Serve Safe Certification

Tools

Serve Safe Certification

CDM

Job description

Courtyards at Lake Granbury is actively seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead the dining services team in a premier senior living community in Granbury, TX. You will be responsible for planning, directing, and optimizing culinary operations to deliver high-quality resident meals and service.

The role requires 3-5 years of executive kitchen leadership, an associate degree or higher in a relevant field, and certifications such as Serve Safe or CDM.