Director of Culinary Services

Job summary

The Director of Culinary Services oversees all dining operations to ensure high-quality food and service standards for residents. They are responsible for team leadership, staff development, budget management, and ensuring nutritional needs are met.

Job details

Job Description DIRECTOR OF CULINARY SERVICES Amica West Vancouver Full-Time Amica embraces pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and offers a competitive total compensation package designed to reward performance. Expected Salary Range: $64,000 - $80,000 Maximum Bonus Potential: 5% of base pay, that rewards exceptional performance. Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan contributions, disability,and employee wellness programs. Vacation: Generous annual vacation entitlement, aligned with company policy. Compensation is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Candidates whose experience surpasses the expectations for this role may be eligible for compensation above the advertised range. Established in 1996, Amica Senior Lifestyles operates over 30 senior living residences in British Columbia and Ontario, while continuing to grow in select markets. We offer Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options, along with Long Term Care (LTC) in BC. We combine expert care with unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities for a personalized senior living experience. At Amica, our values are at the heart of all we do. We are privileged to spend our days enriching the lives of seniors, their families and each other. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those of all religions, ethnicities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and expressions, Black, Indigenous, Racialized People, and Persons with Disabilities. Become part of a team where you can make a real impact in the lives of others each and every day. A day in the life of a Director of Culinary Services: You will be responsible for the smooth operation of all aspects of dining services within the Community to provide an exceptional dining experience to the Residents. You will foster outstanding teamwork and motivation and provide strong leadership to your team. The successful incumbent will ensure that the luxuries Amica promise is delivered to our residents in the quality of the food and service we provide to them each and every day. You will be responsible for the nutritional and dietary needs that ensure the well-being of our residents. As the Director of Culinary Services, you will be a dynamic, customer focused, self-starting leader with excellent communication skills and an eye for detail. You will also be responsible for all aspects of the employee process including employee development, hiring, payroll administration, and scheduling. As a member of the management team, you will also participate in community operations including rotating duty manager shifts, program development budgets and resident relations. How do I qualify? You must have: Food Handling Certificate Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in a fine dining service environment 5 years progressive experience in a variety of dining environments Smart Serve or other approved alcohol service Certificate What we are looking for: Previous hotel experience in a fine dining property Strong service orientation with demonstrated knowledge of all types of formal dining room service Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; team player skilled with motivating and coaching others Proven leadership abilities; approachable and diplomatic decision making style. Strong problem solving and decision making skills Detail oriented, with good organizational abilities Demonstrated ability to prioritize and respond with a sense of urgency when required Strong computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic systems Ability to work in a flexible environment to meet the needs of the residents, including weekend and holiday coverage, as required Red Seal Cook’s Qualification Preferred/Willing to obtain Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted. #Leaders-Hiring-Amica

What you’ll do

The Director of Culinary Services oversees all dining operations to ensure high-quality food and service standards for residents. They are responsible for team leadership, staff development, budget management, and ensuring nutritional needs are met.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Food Handling Certificate, Smart Serve certification, and at least 5 years of progressive experience in various dining environments. A minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role within fine dining is required, with a Red Seal Cook’s qualification preferred.

Benefits

• Health coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Retirement plan contributions • Disability insurance • Employee wellness programs • Paid vacation

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Fine Dining Service · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Culinary management
• Fine dining service
• Leadership
• Staff supervision
• Budgeting
• Payroll administration
• Scheduling
• Customer service
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Food safety
• Dietary planning
• Microsoft Office
• Fine Dining Experience
• Self-Starter
• Supervision
• Organizational Skills
• Diplomacy
• Program Development
• Microsoft Excel
• Assisted Living
• Management
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Computer Literacy
• Training And Development
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Long-Term Care
• Microsoft Outlook
• Operations
• Coaching
• Senior Living
• Workplace Wellness
• Electronic Systems
• Prioritization
• Teamwork
• Detail Oriented
• Payroll Administration

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Hospitality
• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Director of Culinary Services
• Restaurant / Food Service Supervisor
• Restaurant Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers