Hospitality-Centric Culinary Director, Senior Living

LCS (Life Care Services); Greendale (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbour Village in Greendale, WI is seeking a hospitality-focused Director of Culinary Services to lead the Community's Culinary Services Department with an emphasis on quality and guest experience. This role involves hands-on cooking, staff supervision, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with dietary requirements and local regulations.

Ideal candidates have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, a valid food safety credential, and 5+ years as an executive chef or equivalent, with

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in culinary arts (preferred).
• Successful completion of recognized food safety course.
• Minimum of five years’ experience as executive chef or similar role.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in administration and management of food service systems.
• Senior living community experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an upscale culinary services program to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Supervise the Culinary Services Department and manage staff per policies and laws.
• Plan and execute menu cycles compliant with local dietary regulations and standards.
• Meet or exceed budgetary and financial guidelines.
• Hands-on cooking, serving, and dishwashing as needed.
• Visit residents to evaluate food service quality and appearance and implement improvements.

Skills

Staff supervision

Hospitality focus

Culinary leadership

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts

Job description

Harbour Village in Greendale, WI is seeking a hospitality-focused Director of Culinary Services to lead the Community's Culinary Services Department with an emphasis on quality and guest experience. This role involves hands-on cooking, staff supervision, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with dietary requirements and local regulations.

Ideal candidates have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, a valid food safety credential, and 5+ years as an executive chef or equivalent, with