Director of Hospitality Sevices

Job Description

Job Description

This job is posted on behalf of Welsh & Associates, Inc. by Top Echelon.

Elevate Culinary Standards. Lead Hospitality.

Director of Hospitality Services

Opportunity Overview: In senior living, dining is far more than a routine meal—it is the highlight of the day, a source of comfort, and a central gathering point that defines resident quality of life. At our client, a premier senior living community in Kalamazoo, Michigan, dining is treated as a core ministry of hospitality and grace. This leadership mandate exists for an accomplished Executive Chef or Culinary Director ready to step into a broader executive role—taking direct ownership of culinary innovation, scratch-kitchen excellence, and menu elevation, while maintaining oversight of general community hospitality, including housekeeping and environmental services. As part of a Christ-centered organization, this role requires a culinary leader who brings deep kitchen mastery alongside a commitment to supporting a culture that reflects Christian values, compassion, and servant leadership. For a visionary chef looking to step away from late-night restaurant grinding and channel their passion into a deeply purposeful, resident-focused environment, this opportunity offers the platform to elevate a dining program while leading with grace.

Is This You? The right leader for this opportunity is an executive-level chef or culinary director who sees food as an art of care and comfort. You are energized by transforming dining programs—bringing scratch-cooked quality, modern presentation, and vibrant menu diversity to the table. Your leadership style inspires kitchen staff and hospitality teams through humility, patience, and active service. Rather than staying confined to the line, you thrive on leading the broader hospitality experience—applying your strong operational standards to keep common areas pristine and daily housekeeping running seamlessly. If you are a mission-driven culinary leader seeking a role where your craft directly enriches the lives of residents every single day, this mandate will speak to your purpose.

A Few Things Worth Knowing

• Culinary-Centered Scope: Primary mandate focused on elevating dining services, food quality, menu development, and service standards, paired with oversight of housekeeping and laundry operations.
• Executive Team Seat: Direct reporting line to the Chief Executive Officer, shaping community culture, dining innovation, and overall operational quality.
• Balanced Quality of Life: Predictable senior living dining schedules that offer professional culinary fulfillment without traditional restaurant night-and-weekend burnout.
• Kalamazoo Community Presence: Deeply rooted in Kalamazoo, Michigan, offering an established, community-centered environment.
• Christ-Centered Organization: Dedicated to serving older adults with dignity and excellence.

Worth Exploring?

The right opportunity rarely comes from simply searching for one; it often starts with a conversation that creates space to consider what could be next.

If this opportunity aligns with the kind of leadership challenges that energize you, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.