Senior Living Communities of Miami Beach
Director of Culinary Services
Job Description
Director of Culinary Services | Senior Living Hospitality Dining
A premier senior living community is seeking a Culinary Director to lead a hospitality-driven dining program in a modern, well-equipped kitchen. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for culinary execution, team development, and an exceptional resident/guest dining experience in a restaurant-style setting.
What You’ll Do
Lead daily kitchen operations, including staffing, scheduling, service execution, and quality control
Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance while maintaining strong productivity and standards
Maintain recipe consistency and elevate menus for special events and community programming
Drive resident and guest satisfaction through outstanding food preparation, communication, and service partnership
Manage ordering, inventory, and equipment oversight to control costs, reduce waste, and stay within budget
Train, coach, and develop culinary team members; reinforce safety, food handling, and cleanliness expectations
Partner with on-site leadership and organizational support teams to align dining goals with community priorities
Recruit, hire, onboard, and performance-manage kitchen staff with a fair and consistent approach
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Current ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain promptly)
Culinary degree or certificate program completion
Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
Comfortable with a flexible schedule based on service needs
Experience using workplace technology (MS Office; POS systems)
Minimum 2 years of comparable kitchen management experience and 5+ years of high-volume cooking experience
Reliable attendance and consistent dependability are essential
EOE
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