Dining Director/Executive Chef

Jobless; Tyler, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

EAP

Life insurance

Staff engagement

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring a Dining Director/Executive Chef to oversee day-to-day food service operations and create a delightful dining experience for residents and guests.

This role manages vendor relationships, menu planning, and kitchen staff development, ensuring high-quality, nutritious meals while maintaining budget controls. A strong leader with culinary expertise and a track record in high-volume production is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or culinary preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in food service operations.
• Sanitation certification (ServSafe) or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• High-volume production and catering experience essential.
• Previous experience in menu development.
• Knowledge of budgets, food and labor costs and inventory control.
• Strong organizational, leadership, coaching and training skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and work demands.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day food service operations for the community.
• Manage vendor relationships and budget alignment.
• Plan menus and develop special meals for residents.
• Recruit, train, and develop dietary staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and promotions within budget and guidelines.
• Ensure kitchen staffing and station coverage.
• Maintain costs allocated to GL codes and budget compliance.
• Ensure sanitation standards and ServSafe compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Budgeting

Vendor management

Staff development

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality or culinary

ServSafe sanitation certification or eligible within 30 days

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities is hiring a Dining Director/Executive Chef to be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day food service operations for the community and create a delightful dining experience for all residents and guests. The Dining Director/Executive Chef will be responsible for managing vendor relationships, menu planning, and talent development within their department.

More about the position responsibilities:

• Creates and follows written recipes and prepares high-quality delicious, quality, and nutritious menu options.

• Develop menus and special meals for residents.

• Maintains dietary staffing and staff development, including but not limited to:

• • Determines staffing requirements necessary to meet the dietary department’s needs.

• • Interview and hire new dietary employees.

• • Trains new staff in the kitchen.

• • Conducts in-person performance review evaluations.

• • Determines merit increases and promotions, in line with budget and community guidelines.

• • Provides termination recommendations and addresses work-related issues and disciplinary actions under the supervision of the Executive Director.

• Manages all aspects of the kitchen including all personnel and each cooking station.

• Ensures costs are allocated to the appropriate GL Codes, and the kitchen budget is in line with Primrose expectations.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or culinary preferred.

• Three to five years of experience from food service operations is required.

• Sanitation Certified (ServSafe) or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.

• High volume production and catering experience is essential.

• Previous experience in menu development.

• Knowledge of budgets, food and labor costs and inventory control.

• Strong organizational, leadership, coaching and training skills.

• Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and work demands.

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, at times.

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Primrose Retirement Communities began over 30 years ago with a simple mission - to honor our seniors by offering a variety of healthy, happy lifestyle options.

By getting the right people on the team at all levels of the organization and by making work fun, we will create a culture where the best people will want to work, residents will want to live, and the core values of Accountability, Relentless Improvement, Embrace Change, Respect and Passion are embraced.

What we offer:

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Various coverage levels for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement plans plus a generous company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Life Insurance

And best of all, you get to work with our amazing STAFF and RESIDENTS!