Director of Culinary Services
- Job Title
- Director of Culinary Services
- Job ID
- 27741753
- Location
- Lewes, DE, 19958
- Other Location
- Description
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The Lodge at Historic is looking to hire the best and the brightest to be a part of our team. When you can choose anywhere to work, we’re excited you’re considering joining our family.
The Perks of Working with Us- Competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits almost immediately
- Generous PTO package, including your birthday as a paid holiday!
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Telehealth and Pharmacy
- 401k with company contribution
- Employee assistance program available to all staff
Director of Culinary Services oversees the overall operation of the Culinary Department and is responsible for meeting or exceeding the hospitality and service standards.
As the Culinary Director you will:- Develops and implements food services policies, procedures, and job descriptions.
- Plans menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences, and resident dietary guidelines, adjusts recipes to appropriate yield.
- Develops food services budgets and monitors adherence to the budget; initiates corrective action when food services costs deviate from the budget.
- Monitors the quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food, and implements changes to ensure quality according to established standards.
- Inventories food items monthly.
- Orders food and chemical supplies for the kitchen.
- Prepares departmental objectives based on sound financial analysis, keeps work records and schedules, prepares department budgets, requisitions supplies, monitors inventory and establishes appropriate controls.
- Evaluates and recommends equipment purchases according to established procedures. Negotiates and signs food service agreements with vendors.
- Monitors and corrects safety and sanitation procedures in the kitchen.
- Standardizes recipes and tests new products in meal service.
- Interacts with residents during meal times to monitor resident satisfaction or complaints about food service.
The Right Candidate Should Have…- 3+ years of full-service, high-volume restaurant management experience
- Demonstrated working understanding of business operations and financials
- Strong communication skills
- 5+ years of hospitality related experience
- Able to work ten-hour plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat, or walk for extended periods of time
- Must be able to work rotating weekends, and holidays as needed
- Knowledge of Visual Touch POS systems
- Current food handler’s card and other certification as required by federal/state/local law
- Strong verbal and written communications skills and is able to communicate operational information - proven track record of increasing experience and responsibility
- Comfortable using a computer, navigating Windows and Microsoft Office, Point of Sale System and Outlook Email
- You have a high school diploma or GED
If you want to experience what it’s like to work in an environment that rejects punitive leadership, that embraces mistakes as growth opportunities, that thrives on working within a culturally diverse environment, that encourages diverging viewpoints as a way to collaborate towards the best outcome, that has an unreasonable amount of fun, that is steadfastly loyal to our loyal team members, It just so happens we are looking for someone just like you.
Our community’s philosophy is our commitment to non-discriminatory practices for our residents, staff, and business partners. Through our cultural awareness, we celebrate the diversity of residents and staff by supporting various celebrations, history, and means of acknowledgement of all cultures we served.
