Culinary Manager

Culinary Manager At The Gardens, our Culinary Managers play a vital role in creating exceptional dining experiences for residents while leading a strong and supportive culinary team. This position helps ensure high-quality meals, excellent service, and a clean, safe dining environment while supporting resident satisfaction and overall community well-being. If you’re passionate about food, leadership, and making a difference, you’ll feel right at home here. What You’ll Do Plan, design, and manage menus while meeting dietary needs, food cost goals, and resident preferences Oversee food preparation, portioning, and presentation to ensure consistent quality Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen and dining areas Address and resolve concerns related to food quality, service, or accommodations Support resident events, activities, and special dining experiences Manage food and beverage ordering and deliveries to ensure quality and accuracy Coordinate equipment maintenance, repairs, and vendor services Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards Prepare for inspections and maintain proper documentation Lead and support culinary team members to maintain efficient kitchen operations What You’ll Need Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience ServSafe Certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment Knowledge of supervisory practices and leadership principles Knowledge of state health, sanitation, and safety regulations Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Commitment to quality service and resident satisfaction Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, staff, and vendors Why Team Members Choose The Gardens Weekly pay for less stress between paychecks Competitive pay with shift differentials Annual wage increases Flexible scheduling Career growth and tuition reimbursement opportunities Employee recognition and rewards Supportive leadership, training, and teamwork #J-18808-Ljbffr