Culinary Services Director

The Amberleigh is a distinguished senior living community located in Williamsville, New York. Part of the Sonida Senior Living family, this premier retirement community offers comprehensive, compassionate care tailored to the diverse needs of its residents. The Amberleigh is committed to delivering a high standard of living through its three specialized living communities: Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. This approach ensures that residents receive personalized attention and support according to their individual requirements and lifestyles. With a focus on enhancing the quality of life for its residents, The Amberleigh employs cutting-edge technology and a dedicated team to foster a safe, engaging, and comfortable environment.\n\nAs a Culinary Services Director at The Amberleigh, you will play a critical role in the day-to-day operations of the culinary services department. This leadership position involves managing, planning, and directing all activities related to the dining services, ensuring that residents receive top-quality meals that meet their nutritional and personal preferences. The role requires a strong background in food service management combined with an understanding of dietary needs specific to the senior living community. The Culinary Services Director is responsible for supervising dining service personnel, overseeing food service standards, ensuring compliance with city and state regulations, and maintaining budgetary guidelines. Additionally, the role involves close coordination with nursing staff to meet the residents’ needs effectively. The position uniquely combines managerial responsibilities with hands-on cooking duties, offering a dynamic and rewarding experience for culinary professionals.\n\nEmployees at The Amberleigh benefit from a flexible scheduling system and support for ongoing education and professional growth. The community uses advanced technology, such as SafelyYou AI video technology to detect and prevent falls, automated care assessments to streamline operations, Sage to improve service response times, and Microsoft Power BI for data management. The company provides a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401k retirement plan with company match, paid time off starting from day one, paid training, and employee assistance programs. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.