Director of Culinary Services

The Waters; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Company paid disability

HSA contribution with match

PTO from day 1

401K match

Job summary

The Waters in Minnesota is seeking a Director of Culinary Services to provide full-scope leadership of the community Culinary Service Department. You will manage budgets, menus, and staff to deliver a high-quality dining experience for residents and guests.

This role requires hands-on cooking, staff training, and ensuring sanitary standards, with a focus on upscale, hotel-like service in a senior living setting.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership of the Culinary Services Department with staff oversight.
• Develops a comprehensive upscale Culinary Services program for residents and guests.
• Ensures properly trained, uniformly dressed staff and consistent service standards.
• Prepares recipes to ensure a fine dining experience for residents and guests.
• Participates in daily kitchen operations including cooking and service with speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership, training, development and oversight for all staff within the Culinary Services Department.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive, professional, upscale Culinary Services program in order to create and maintain a positive experience for all customers.
• Ensures professional trained, properly uniformed, and talented staff
• Prepares recipes utilizing appropriate ingredients to ensure a fine dining experience for residents and guests
• Participates directly in daily kitchen operations: cooking, serving and cleaning and exhibits cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency
• Demonstrates knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Kitchen operations

Culinary arts

Budgeting & goals

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Food Safety/Sanitation Certificate

Age 18+ to serve alcohol

3+ years cook/chef experience

1+ years admin/food service management

Job description

The mission of The Waters is 'To create a sense of community where everyone THRIVES'.
We recognize that every team member is a direct reflection of The Waters. Attracting and investing in professional, caring, and compassionate team members is essential to our mission. We want our team members to feel inspired and to THRIVE, just as our residents do.

Why The Waters?

• Full array of benefits (medical, dental, vision) available the first of the month following the date of hire
• Company paid Short and Long Term Disability
• Company provided HSA contribution PLUS matching dollars
• Healthy Savings and Rewards Programs
• Behavioral and Mental Health Resources
• Generous PTO Policy-Available for use on day 1
• 401K Match Automatically fully vested

The Director of Culinary Services provides full-scope, hands on management of community Culinary Service Department. The Director of Culinary Services will successfully manage in a cost and quality structured environment to meet budgetary and program goals. Our restaurant and cafe function in a similar way to a hotel or private club restaurant and/or cafe.

Qualifications

• Provides overall leadership, training, development and oversight for all staff within the Culinary Services Department.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive, professional, upscale Culinary Services program in order to create and maintain a positive experience for all customers.
• Ensures professional trained, properly uniformed, and talented staff
• Prepares recipes utilizing appropriate ingredients to ensure a fine dining experience for residents and guests
• Participates directly in daily kitchen operations: cooking, serving and cleaning and exhibits cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency
• Demonstrates knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production

Education & Experience

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts program preferred
• Must be 18 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages
• Valid Food Services Sanitation Certificate or ability to pass course once employed
• Minimum of 3+ years' experience as a cook/chef in a restaurant /senior living or equivalent cooking experience preferred
• Minimum of 1+ years' experience of administration and management of food service systems

The Waters is an equal opportunity employer proudly committed to a diverse workforce. The Waters participates in E-Verify.
Salary: $68000 - $72000 per year