Head of Culinary Experience – Multi-Venue & Exhibition Kitchen

Modena Reserve at Kensington; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate pay access

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental, vision, life, and disability

Job summary

Modena Reserve at Kensington is seeking a seasoned Director of Culinary Experience to lead culinary operations across five venues, including an exhibition kitchen, delivering high-quality, resident-focused dining within a five-star senior living community.

You will own menu development, oversee food safety and budgets, and mentor culinary staff while collaborating with operations and care teams to ensure a premier dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent training.
• ServSafe/food-handling certification.
• Proven experience leading large culinary teams in quality-driven operations.
• Experience in menu development and guest-focused dining programs.
• Strong budgeting, inventory, and cost-control capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across multiple venues with strong guest focus.
• Develop and own seasonal, scratch-made menus aligned with resident preferences.
• Oversee budgeting, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Hire, train, and develop front- and back-of-house teams; ensure service excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Budgeting

Staff development

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Modena Reserve at Kensington is seeking a seasoned Director of Culinary Experience to lead culinary operations across five venues, including an exhibition kitchen, delivering high-quality, resident-focused dining within a five-star senior living community.

You will own menu development, oversee food safety and budgets, and mentor culinary staff while collaborating with operations and care teams to ensure a premier dining experience for residents.