Regional Culinary Director: Multi-Unit Healthcare Leader

Elior; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elior Living is seeking an exceptionally skilled Director of Culinary to lead a rapidly expanding multi-unit operation. Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will champion Elior Living Gold Standards in food quality, safety, and budget goals across healthcare settings.

The role requires managing executive chefs and frontline teams, driving cost control, standards, and innovations while traveling 60-80% to support openings and client programs.

Qualifications

• Five+ years as System Executive Chef or Regional Executive Chef for multi-unit non-commercial dining services.
• Experience in high-volume scratch kitchens in retail or institutional settings; healthcare experience a plus.
• Experience managing Executive Chefs, Sous Chefs and hourly team members.
• Ability to manage controllable line items, analyze cost saving measures, and adopt new programs.
• Strong culinary skills with ServSafe and HACCP proficiency.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership across functions to support business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning and execution of new menu items, retail brands, renovations and openings.
• Ensures top food safety, sanitation, and occupational safety standards across operations.
• Establishes food cost management protocols to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensures standardized recipes and techniques align with corporate specifications at each location.
• Enforces culinary policies to continually enhance quality.
• Assists in recruitment and onboarding of culinary leaders.
• Provides training and professional development for culinary leaders.
• Drives adoption of culinary innovations in technology-assisted equipment and branding.
• Aligns menu and production with Elior supply chain policies.
• Supports ongoing professional development and involvement in culinary trade organizations.
• Incorporates health and wellness in recipes and communications across channels.

Skills

Executive Chef leadership

Multi-unit supervision

Food safety & HACCP

Budgeting & cost control

Team development

Collaborative leadership

Education

Culinary Management degree

ServSafe certification

Tools

CBORD software

Job description

Elior Living is seeking an exceptionally skilled Director of Culinary to lead a rapidly expanding multi-unit operation. Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will champion Elior Living Gold Standards in food quality, safety, and budget goals across healthcare settings.

The role requires managing executive chefs and frontline teams, driving cost control, standards, and innovations while traveling 60-80% to support openings and client programs.