Executive Chef & Dining Director — Lead Resident Dining Excellence

Primrose Retirement Communities; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Primrose Retirement Communities in Lubbock, TX, is seeking a Dining Director/Executive Chef to lead daily food service operations, oversee menu planning, vendor relationships, and talent development for residents and guests. You will manage all kitchen activities, ensure high-quality, nutritious meals, and drive cost control, staffing, and training in a fast-paced, resident-focused environment.

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or culinary preferred, 3–5 years of food service experience, ServSafe

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or culinary preferred.
• Three to five years of food service operations experience required.
• Sanitation certification (ServSafe) or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• High-volume production and catering experience is essential.
• 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.

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.
• Determines staffing requirements necessary to meet the dietary department’s needs.
• Interviews and hires new dietary staff.
• Trains new kitchen staff.
• Conducts in-person performance reviews.
• 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.

Skills

Hospitality management

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Vendor management

Staff development

Budgeting

Food cost control

Sanitation (ServSafe)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or culinary

Job description

Primrose Retirement Communities in Lubbock, TX, is seeking a Dining Director/Executive Chef to lead daily food service operations, oversee menu planning, vendor relationships, and talent development for residents and guests. You will manage all kitchen activities, ensure high-quality, nutritious meals, and drive cost control, staffing, and training in a fast-paced, resident-focused environment.

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or culinary preferred, 3–5 years of food service experience, ServSafe