Director of Culinary Services at Acts Retirement-Life Communities

Director of Culinary ServicesMagnolia TraceCategory: Food ServicesPosition Type: Full-Time1 Clubhouse AvenueUS-AL-HuntsvilleOverviewJoin our team and grow with us both professionally and personally! We strongly believe in providing our team members with great benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, scholarship awards, professional development programs, university partnerships, referral and discount programs, appreciation events, wellness initiatives, and much more! Magnolia Trace is currently seeking an experienced Culinary Director to lead dining operations within our vibrant senior living community in Huntsville, AL. This leadership role centers on delivering exceptional front-of-house hospitality, strengthening resident engagement, and ensuring every dining experience is memorable, meaningful, and consistently outstanding.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee all culinary & service operations, including menu planning and food qualityExperience in developing and training front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional hospitalityCreate engaging dining programs that foster community and resident satisfactionManage budgets, compliance, and resident relationshipsLead the development of an Executive Chef, Restaurant Manager, and Nutrition Services ManagerDrive recruitment and retention within the departmentRequirementsQualifications Education: Degree in culinary arts, hospitality, business, or a related fieldIndustry Experience: Minimum of five years' leadership experience in a full-service restaurant, catering, healthcare, country club/hotel, or cruise line environmentLeadership Strength: Demonstrated success leading front-of-house hospitality teams or dining services within a senior living or high-service environmentHospitality-Driven Mindset: Exceptional customer service skills with a strong commitment to elevating guest experiences and developing engaged, high-performing teamsCreative Vision: Ability to design and implement innovative dining experiences, special events, and programs that enhance community life and resident satisfaction Why Join Us?Collaborative environment with a mission to enrich livesCompetitive salary and benefitsOpportunity to innovate and shape a premier dining program Team members are eligible for a generous benefit package including health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability programs, 401(k) plan (with 4% company match after one year of employment), paid time off and holidays, and much more! For more information or to apply, visit us at www.acts-jobs.org and join our Talent Network to receive e-mail alerts with new job opportunities that match your interests! Acts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Acts is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our hiring process. #AZR #ActsLifePay Range$83,430.00 - $101,719.00 / year. Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.