Job Description Job Description
Schedule
Full-Time, Hourly
Expected work schedule: 50 hours per week, including weekends, holidays, and special community events as needed.
Position Summary
The Executive Chef / Dining Services Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the dining department, including menu planning, food preparation, ordering, inventory management, staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resident satisfaction.
The successful candidate will lead both kitchen and dining room teams while maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, hospitality, and cleanliness.
Essential Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership
- Prepare and oversee daily meal production
- Ensure high-quality food presentation and consistency
- Develop seasonal menus and special event menus
- Accommodate resident dietary preferences and restrictions
- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
Operations Management
- Order food, supplies, and kitchen equipment
- Manage vendor relationships and pricing
- Monitor inventory and reduce waste
- Control food and labor costs
- Ensure compliance with all local and state regulations
Team Leadership
- Hire, train, coach, and supervise kitchen and dining staff
- Create and manage staff schedules
- Conduct performance evaluations
- Maintain accountability and team morale
- Provide hands-on leadership during service periods
Resident Experience
- Build positive relationships with residents and families
- Respond to dining concerns promptly and professionally
- Participate in resident meetings and special events
- Create memorable holiday and themed dining experiences
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in food service, hospitality, senior living, healthcare, country club, hotel, or restaurant operations
- Experience with food ordering, inventory management, and budgeting
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- ServSafe Certification preferred
- Experience supervising both kitchen and dining room staff preferred
Company Description At Comfort Cove Senior Living, we believe that dining is one of the most important parts of our residents' day. We are seeking a passionate, hands-on culinary leader who takes pride in creating exceptional dining experiences while leading a dedicated team.
This is not a desk job. The ideal candidate will be a working manager who enjoys cooking, mentoring staff, interacting with residents, and ensuring that every meal is served with excellence. Company Description At Comfort Cove Senior Living, we believe that dining is one of the most important parts of our residents' day. We are seeking a passionate, hands-on culinary leader who takes pride in creating exceptional dining experiences while leading a dedicated team. This is not a desk job. The ideal candidate will be a working manager who enjoys cooking, mentoring staff, interacting with residents, and ensuring that every meal is served with excellence.