Culinary Services Director

6 days ago


Stamford, Connecticut, United States Maplewood at Southport LLC Full time

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join Maplewood at Southport LLC as a Culinary Services Director. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the overall financial and operational management of our culinary services department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement menus that meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local sanitation regulations
  • Manage the daily operations of the culinary services department, including food preparation, presentation, and service
  • Lead and motivate a team of culinary staff to provide exceptional service and quality food
  • Monitor and control food and supply expenses to budget or forecast
  • Develop and maintain quality, objective, and standards for food service operations
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless service and communication
  • Conduct routine safety inspections and maintain a clean and safe environment
  • Develop and maintain a good working relationship with administration and inter-department personnel
  • Prepare and present reports on food service operations and financial performance
  • Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate

Requirements:

  • Degree in Culinary Arts or related field preferred
  • 3 to 5 years previous experience in food production/management
  • Must have a Serve Safe certification or become certified within 90 days of hire date
  • Must have basic knowledge of food preparation procedures, proper dining room service etiquette, and related Health Department regulations and guidelines pertaining to food service operations

Why Work With Us:

  • Innovative Culture: We are a group of smart, forward-thinking, and compassionate professionals dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents through service excellence, creative and meaningful programs, and continuous innovation.
  • HEART: We recognize Humor, Empathy, Autonomy, Respect, and Trust as core values that guide our work.
  • Growth Opportunities: We promote and foster career development and continuous learning.
  • Work-Life Balance: We value autonomy, flexibility, and a family-friendly supportive workplace.
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, bonus, health insurance, 401K with match, paid time off, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)



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