Regional Director, Culinary & Facilities (Multi-Site)

Gardant; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

ESOP (employee stock ownership)

Gym membership & wellness program

EAP & Maven family planning program

401(k) with employer match

Employee referral program

Paid time off

PayCom payroll tools

Job summary

Gardant seeks a Regional Director of Ancillary Services to oversee culinary and facilities operations across Gardant Communities. You will train staff, monitor maintenance programs, and ensure regulatory compliance while managing budgets and vendor relationships.

Collaboration with Culinary Directors and a Dietician ensures high-quality dining and healthy outcomes. You will also support onboarding, start-ups, and safety programs, travel between communities, and maintain robust communication with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of multi-site management in culinary and/or facilities management.
• Solid knowledge of state, federal, and local regulations for dietary services, maintenance, utilities, and housekeeping.
• Food sanitation course completed.
• Strong budgeting, general accounting, and fiscal management across multiple communities.
• Excellent oral and written communication with diverse audiences and ability to interpret regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides training and in-services at community locations to enhance facilities and culinary programs.
• Oversees preventative maintenance programs across assigned communities.
• Reviews TELS system for compliance and follow-through.
• Manages budgets and monitors variances at each community.
• Oversees and approves weekly food service orders and vendor supply purchasing.
• Collaborates with Culinary Directors on menus and inventory control.
• Assists with interviewing and onboarding community Culinary Directors.
• Coordinates with Registered Dietician to ensure nutritional adequacy and therapeutic diets.
• Monitors fire and disaster drills in accordance with policies.
• Supports start-ups and liaises with VP of Construction during new communities.
• Promotes a safe working environment across all sites.

Skills

Multi-site management

Culinary & facilities coordination

Budgeting & fiscal management

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Strong communication

Prioritization under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Excel

Word

Outlook

TELS

DSSI ordering platforms

Job description

Gardant seeks a Regional Director of Ancillary Services to oversee culinary and facilities operations across Gardant Communities. You will train staff, monitor maintenance programs, and ensure regulatory compliance while managing budgets and vendor relationships.

Collaboration with Culinary Directors and a Dietician ensures high-quality dining and healthy outcomes. You will also support onboarding, start-ups, and safety programs, travel between communities, and maintain robust communication with