Executive Director, Culinary Services

The Sharon; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sharon at SouthPark in Charlotte, NC seeks a Director of Culinary Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for all culinary and dining services. The role focuses on exceptional resident dining, food quality, and regulatory compliance, while driving financial performance and team engagement.

Key responsibilities include overseeing budgets, staffing, menu development, and resident satisfaction, with emphasis on safety, sanitation, and continuous improvement in a senior living

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, culinary arts, food and nutrition, business administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in culinary, hospitality, dining services, or foodservice operations.
• Experience leading a complex, high-volume dining operation preferred.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or Life Plan Community preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, labor, food costs, team performance, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Culinary Services and dining operations.
• Lead, coach, develop, and support culinary managers, chefs, and staff.
• Oversee staffing, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Direct dining venues, meal services, catering, and culinary programs.
• Ensure food quality, nutrition, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and manage annual Culinary Services budget and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial management

Hospitality

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management

Job description

The Sharon at SouthPark in Charlotte, NC seeks a Director of Culinary Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for all culinary and dining services. The role focuses on exceptional resident dining, food quality, and regulatory compliance, while driving financial performance and team engagement.

Key responsibilities include overseeing budgets, staffing, menu development, and resident satisfaction, with emphasis on safety, sanitation, and continuous improvement in a senior living