Food, Beverage & Culinary Arts

LAKE ZURICH, ILPosted 22 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Ciel Senior Living

• Job overview

  The Director of Culinary Services (Executive Chef) at Ciel Senior Living leads the culinary team to ensure exceptional dining experiences for residents by managing menu development, kitchen operations, and culinary standards.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves staffing coordination, onboarding and training culinary staff, menu planning with resident input, budget management, compliance with food safety regulations, and collaboration with other community directors to enhance culinary services.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers a salary of $80,000 per year; other benefits are not specified in the description.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should have a culinary degree (preferred), at least eight years of progressive food service experience including three years in supervisory roles, knowledge of food safety certifications like ServSafe, and proficiency with Excel and food ordering platforms.

• Work environment and culture

  The company mission emphasizes providing seniors with comfort, connection, and joy, suggesting a supportive and resident-focused work environment.

• Company information

  Ciel Senior Living is a senior living community focused on elevating the lifestyle of seniors through quality services and care.

• Team overview

  The candidate will lead the culinary team and work closely with the Executive Director and other department heads like the Enrichment and Sales Directors.

• Unique job features

  The job requires hands-on work including cooking shifts, managing food quality, and engaging with residents through Food Committee meetings to tailor menus.

Company overview

Ciel Senior Living is a company specializing in luxury senior living services, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. With over two decades of experience in the senior housing industry, they operate 10 communities across seven states in the United States. Their offerings include intentionally crafted dining experiences and a variety of engaging activities managed by dedicated Life Enrichment teams. The company is led by experienced professionals such as Alexis, who brings over 24 years of management experience in various aspects of senior care.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to highlight your extensive culinary leadership experience, menu development skills, and ability to manage kitchen operations and staff in a senior living or healthcare environment, aligning with Ciel Senior Living's mission to enhance seniors' quality of life.

• Emphasize your expertise in budget management, food safety compliance, staff training, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to demonstrate your capability to oversee culinary services effectively.

• Apply through multiple channels such as Ciel Senior Living's corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and relevant job boards to maximize your application visibility for the Director of Culinary Services position.

• Connect with current culinary or senior living professionals at Ciel Senior Living on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent community events, asking about their experience with menu innovation, or inquiring about the team culture to build rapport.

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