Executive Culinary Director - Senior Living Dining

Ultipro; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

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Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life/Disability Insurance

401k Match

Employee Assistance

Dependent Care FSA

PTO Day1

Paid Training

Job summary

The Amberleigh in Williamsville, NY, a Sonida Senior Living community, is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead the culinary team and oversee dining operations for independent living, assisted living and memory care residents. The role demands strong leadership and passion for quality food service in a senior living setting.

Responsibilities include budgeting, inventory control, and collaboration with nursing to meet resident needs, with daily kitchen duties as required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Culinary Director in restaurants, hotels, SNF or senior living.

Responsibilities

• Manage culinary service department and supervise dining staff.
• Maintain food service standards, policies and procedures, equipment and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to meet residents’ needs.
• Order supplies and manage inventory; ensure budget adherence.
• Willingness to cook daily in the kitchen.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Kitchen management

Culinary leadership

Education

Culinary/Hospitality Degree

CEC/ACF Certification

Job description

The Amberleigh in Williamsville, NY, a Sonida Senior Living community, is seeking a Culinary Services Director to lead the culinary team and oversee dining operations for independent living, assisted living and memory care residents. The role demands strong leadership and passion for quality food service in a senior living setting.

Responsibilities include budgeting, inventory control, and collaboration with nursing to meet resident needs, with daily kitchen duties as required.