Food Service Manager / Head Chef

The W Group Mgmt; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Sick days

Retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Sanford Manor, under The W Group Mgmt, seeks a Food Service Manager who is also Head Chef to drive daily kitchen operations in a senior living setting. You will cook alongside the team, set standards for taste and quality, and oversee dietary services aligned with therapeutic diets and DOH requirements.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will hire and train staff, manage menus, control portions and inventory, and ensure food safety while coordinating with administration to address resident

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a chef or cook in a leadership role, with food service management experience.
• Healthcare, assisted living, or adult home experience preferred.
• Strong cooking skills, including high-volume meal preparation.
• Working knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety practices, and DOH dietary regulations.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification or NYC Food Protection Certificate required.
• Culinary degree or certificate a plus.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and hold a team accountable.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Head Chef, preparing and cooking meals daily and setting the standard for taste, quality, and presentation
• Develop cycle menus and recipes that meet residents’ nutritional needs, therapeutic diets, and NYS Department of Health requirements
• Accommodate special diets, texture modifications, allergies, and resident preferences
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise cooks, dietary aides, and kitchen staff
• Oversee food preparation, portion control, and meal service to ensure quality and timeliness
• Maintain sanitation, food safety, and equipment standards, and keep the kitchen survey ready at all times
• Order and receive food and supplies, manage inventory, and stay within budget
• Maintain required logs and records, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and inspection documentation
• Partner with administration, case management, and care staff to address resident needs and feedback
• Participate in DOH inspections and implement corrective actions as needed

Skills

Leadership

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Staff management

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

Food Service Manager / Head Chef, Sanford Manor
Join The W Group, New York’s Largest Provider of Senior Living & Adult Care

About the Role

Sanford Manor is looking for a Food Service Manager who is also our Head Chef. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who loves to cook and knows how to run a kitchen. You’ll prepare meals alongside your team, lead the dietary department, and make sure every resident enjoys food that is safe, nutritious, and made with care.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Head Chef, preparing and cooking meals daily and setting the standard for taste, quality, and presentation

• Develop cycle menus and recipes that meet residents’ nutritional needs, therapeutic diets, and NYS Department of Health requirements

• Accommodate special diets, texture modifications, allergies, and resident preferences

• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise cooks, dietary aides, and kitchen staff

• Oversee food preparation, portion control, and meal service to ensure quality and timeliness

• Maintain sanitation, food safety, and equipment standards, and keep the kitchen survey ready at all times

• Order and receive food and supplies, manage inventory, and stay within budget

• Maintain required logs and records, including temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and inspection documentation

• Partner with administration, case management, and care staff to address resident needs and feedback

• Participate in DOH inspections and implement corrective actions as needed

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a chef or cook in a leadership role, with food service management experience

• Healthcare, assisted living, or adult home experience preferred

• Strong cooking skills, including high-volume meal preparation

• Working knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety practices, and DOH dietary regulations

• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification or NYC Food Protection Certificate required

• Culinary degree or certificate a plus

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and hold a team accountable

• Strong organizational and communication skills

We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Paid time off and sick days

• Retirement investment opportunity

• Growth and advancement opportunities across The W Group

• A supportive management team

At The W Group, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re a chef who’s ready to lead a kitchen that makes a real difference in residents’ daily lives,