Chef Manager - Healthcare & Rehabilitation

We are seeking a Chef Manager to oversee food service operations in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting, serving residents with diverse dietary needs, including therapeutic and modified texture diets. Responsibilities include directing daily food service, ensuring meal quality and resident satisfactionleading menu execution, food production, and inventory managementmaintaining regulatory compliance with safety, sanitation, and health standardscoaching and developing food service staff, conducting team meetings, and fostering employee engagementbuilding strong relationships with residents, families, and clinical teams to enhance dining experiences Qualifications include 2-3 years of culinary leadership in regulated healthcare environmentsmanagement experience, knowledge of therapeutic diets, and food safety certificationsexcellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities Preferred qualifications are a culinary degree, experience in large-scale operations, and familiarity with memory care settings. This role involves direct resident interaction, requires flexibility, and may involve local travel. The position emphasizes operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and team leadership in a resident-focused environment.