Program Director - Culinary Arts

Keiser University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keiser University is seeking a Program Director for the Culinary Arts program in Tallahassee, FL. The role combines teaching leadership with program oversight to ensure high-quality instruction and accreditation compliance.

The Director will lead curriculum development, mentoring faculty, and maintaining strong ties with the regional hospitality community to meet industry needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Current ACF certification (CEC, CCE, or higher) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of three years' teaching experience in a postsecondary or professional culinary training environment.
• Minimum of five years' professional culinary experience, including kitchen management or executive chef responsibilities.
• Experience with ACF accreditation processes, curriculum development, and faculty supervision required.

Responsibilities

• Creating and Maintaining core curriculum across the institution
• Communicating and monitoring delivery of core curriculum
• Preparing course plans and material
• Delivering courses
• Monitoring progress/attendance
• Advising students
• Recording grades and submitting reports
• The Program Director oversees all aspects of the ACF-accredited Culinary Arts program, ensuring excellence in instruction and compliance
• Leading engagement with regional hospitality and culinary community

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Faculty supervision

ACF accreditation knowledge

Kitchen management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Program Directors are responsible for leveraging their expertise to develop, maintain and deliver education services to students through:

• Creating and Maintaining core curriculum across the institution
• Communicating and monitoring delivery of core curriculum
• Preparing course plans and material
• Delivering courses
• Monitoring progress/attendance
• Advising students
• Recording grades and submitting reports

Overview

• The Culinary Arts Program Director plays a key leadership role in advancing Keiser University's mission to provide career-focused education that meets community and industry needs. The Director oversees all aspects of the American Culinary Federation (ACF)-accredited Culinary Arts program, ensuring excellence in instruction, student learning outcomes, and program compliance with ACF accreditation standards.
• The Program Director serves as both an educator and academic leader—delivering high-quality instruction, fostering student engagement, mentoring faculty, and maintaining a strong connection between the program and the regional hospitality and culinary community.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field required; Master\'s Degree is preferred.
• Current ACF certification as a Certified Executive Chef (CEC), Certified Culinary Educator (CCE), or higher strongly preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience in a postsecondary or professional culinary training environment.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional culinary experience, including kitchen management or executive chef-level responsibilities.
• Experience with ACF accreditation processes, curriculum development, and faculty supervision required.