Traveling Ops & Culinary Leader - Senior Living Dining

Lancer Hospitality; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Operations Support Manager (Operations & Culinary) leads on-site culinary and operational tasks across Kansas and Missouri, reporting to the Regional Director of Operations. This role provides hands‑on leadership to multiple senior living communities, ensuring exceptional resident satisfaction, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and team engagement.

The position requires extensive travel and the flexibility to support community openings, transitions, and mobilizations, with a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience in foodservice operations.
• Experience leading both culinary and operational teams.
• Strong knowledge of food production, purchasing, inventory, and food safety.
• Experience with budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Actively supporting and applying all company policies and procedures.
• Ensuring the highest quality of service to customers and clients.
• Visiting assigned facilities as directed.
• Acting as the facility food service director in absences, guiding managers in operations, finances, HR, and client relations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Culinary management

Operations management

Food production

Purchasing

Inventory management

Food safety

Sanitation

Quality assurance

Financial performance

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts / Hospitality Management

Job description

The Operations Support Manager (Operations & Culinary) leads on-site culinary and operational tasks across Kansas and Missouri, reporting to the Regional Director of Operations. This role provides hands‑on leadership to multiple senior living communities, ensuring exceptional resident satisfaction, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and team engagement.

The position requires extensive travel and the flexibility to support community openings, transitions, and mobilizations, with a