Director of Culinary Services & Dining Experience

Forefront; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Forefront in Stillwater, OK, seeks a Director Culinary Services to provide strategic leadership and oversight for all culinary and dining programs across residential dining, retail, and catering.

You will lead budget management, cost controls, purchasing, and vendor partnerships while upholding safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance; drive menu innovation and resident satisfaction, and partner with cross-functional teams to grow the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in culinary arts or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations including production, menu execution, catering, and events.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, purchasing, and cost controls.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance across all sites.
• Foster resident engagement and high-quality dining experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Operations management

Team development

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Forefront in Stillwater, OK, seeks a Director Culinary Services to provide strategic leadership and oversight for all culinary and dining programs across residential dining, retail, and catering.

You will lead budget management, cost controls, purchasing, and vendor partnerships while upholding safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance; drive menu innovation and resident satisfaction, and partner with cross-functional teams to grow the program.