Director Culinary Services

About the role

Director of Culinary at The Craig, a Lifespace Communities senior living community located at 5500 SW 9th Ave, Amarillo, Texas 79106. This role ensures resident satisfaction through quality menu items and hospitality services, provides leadership and strategic vision, and manages the culinary department budget and operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident satisfaction levels are achieved by offering quality menu items and hospitality services.
• Provide leadership and vision by developing strategic plans.
• Implement Lifespace Communities and community strategic plans, evaluate progress and measure results.
• Develop and operate within annual budget including labor, operations, inventory, and capital.
• Maintain and update electronic tracking systems including menu development software, timekeeping system, bill pay, and point of sale program.
• Participate and serve on resident culinary committee, quality assurance committee, safety and risk management committee, other assigned committees, and department director meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Eight to ten years of managing a culinary department experience.
• State Certified in Safe Food Handling and Sanitation where applicable.
• Certified Dietary Manager preferred.
• Food Handler certification obtained within 60 days of hire as required by state guidelines, if state certification program exists.

Company Overview

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Pay

Annual salary range: $74,400.00 – $102,400.00+