The Senior Director of Culinary Services will help drive Kisco’s core values and commitments to its customers by continuously innovating and re-evaluating community specific dining venues and programs. Offers fresh ideas and perspectives to Home Office Leadership, Executive Directors and Dining Service Directors. Helps keep company on leading edge of current trends and best practices within senior living and hospitality industry. Supports the successful preparation, delivery and presentation of the culinary experience at Kisco communities. Will oversee and assist with new Innovations and Projects while utilizing current Culinary Trends. Supports the Development, Coaching and Training of Dining Services Directors and Dining Associates to achieve the highest service levels and business results. Works with the National Director of Culinary Services in the Design, Creation and Execution of programs and standards necessary to achieve a best-in-class dining experience while meeting all state and federal mandates.
What will I do every day?
Partners in the development and ensures implementation of standard operational procedures for dining services to achieve the desired experience by residents and guestsOffers fresh ideas and perspectives to Home Office Leadership, Executive Directors and Dining Service Directors.Helps keep company on leading edge of current trends and best practices within senior living and hospitality industry.Will oversee and assist with new Innovations and Projects while utilizing current Culinary Trends.Supports the Development, Coaching and Training of Dining Services Directors and Dining Associates to achieve the highest service levels and business results.Supports the successful preparation, delivery and presentation of the culinary experience at Kisco communities.Works with the National Director of Culinary Services in the Design, Creation and Execution of programs and standards necessary to achieve a best-in-class dining experience while meeting all state and federal mandates.
Supports the development of new menu’s, menu cycles, and signature recipes and menu customization for residents who may have special dietetic requirements and related requests
Reviews resident satisfaction with the dining program at assigned communities. Works with Executive Directors to support the community to develop action plans to improve satisfaction as needed, as well as sharing best practices across the organization
Supports the dining services budgeting process
Trains community leadership and staff on core dining programs and standards
Assists with implementation of dining services policies, procedures and performance standards
Supports revenue creation with alternate dining options, a la carte menu, point of sale, and catering
Assists with ensuring the required state and federal guidelines for diets, weight management, and healthy eating are in place
Assists in planning and supports opening of new communities
May assist Executive Directors in the sourcing, selection and onboarding of the dining services management staff and supports dining service staff hiring as needed
Utilizes monthly Key Performance Indicators to determine cost management needs, revenue opportunities and leveraging best practices. Ensures accuracies with measurements to help develop actionable stepsSupports the group purchasing effort and vendor relationships within dining servicesPerforms other duties and tasks as assigned
What will I need to be successful in this role?
Be a great team playerCollege degree required. A Culinary or Hospitality Degree preferred.Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and/or Certified Executive Chef (CEC) a plus. Must have a minimum 7 years of experience in dining services management. Experience in senior living management preferred.Serv-Safe certified or similar knowledge and certification for sanitation.Knowledge of HAACP policies and procedures. Training experience highly desirable. Excellent knowledge of computers and must have knowledge of Microsoft Office. Must have thorough knowledge of all aspectsof a dining services program and basic understanding of accounting and financial analysis. Must have good verbal and written communication skills The ability to lead and influence others.Approaches all encounters with residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)
Competitive pay: $100,000-$120,000/Yr. Based on ExperienceHealthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental Matching 401k Paid Time OffContinuous Training and Growth Opportunities
What do we do?
We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for the past 34 years.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process which includes: successfully passing a drug screen, TB Test and Background Check
*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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