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Director Of Culinary

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $53,700.00 - $110,100.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with employer match
Employee assistance program
career development and training

Job Description

HHS, originally known as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, is a private, family-owned business established in 1975 that has grown to become a trusted service provider in the healthcare industry and beyond. With a client base nearing 1,000 customers across six different industries, HHS delivers high-quality services such as housekeeping, food, and facility management. The company prides itself on its commitment to the well-being of its team members, integrity in customer service, and fostering a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Embracing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), HHS is dedicated to creating a workplace where employees from all backgrounds feel welcomed, heard, and empowered to grow their careers.

HHS is currently seeking a compassionate, friendly, and effective leader to join its culinary team in a food service manager role, based in a healthcare environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to impact the healing journey of patients and their families by providing exceptional meal services that contribute to overall health and patient satisfaction. The role involves managing the food service department to ensure excellent service and quality while also driving innovative approaches to enhance the hospital café experience. Candidates will have a chance to collaborate with dietitians and chefs to develop menus that meet market trends and nutritional needs, making hospital food a positive and valued asset within the community.

The food service manager will also focus on fostering a positive team environment that encourages morale, passion, and respect among staff, while leading recruitment, training, scheduling, and development initiatives. Attention to budget compliance and operational efficiency through inventory management, vendor relationships, payroll, and scheduling is essential. The manager will champion compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards to create a safe work environment. This role offers a competitive annual salary of $100,000 and benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, an employee assistance program, and ongoing career development opportunities. Most nights and weekends are off, promoting a balanced work-life experience. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, and able to communicate effectively across all organizational levels while driving continuous improvements in customer and patient satisfaction.

Job Requirements

  • ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification
  • Minimum 5 years of food operations experience with at least 3 years in management
  • Experience with cash handling policies and procedures
  • Familiarity with POS/register systems
  • Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, email, ordering platforms
  • Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities

Job Qualifications

  • ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification
  • 5+ years of food operations experience including 3+ years of management
  • Experience with cash handling policies and procedures
  • Familiarity with various point of sales (POS) and register systems
  • Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication
  • Service-oriented mentality focused on exceeding expectations
  • Ability to make sound decisions quickly
  • Self-motivated with prioritization capabilities
  • Positive and professional demeanor
  • Integrity, respect, and discretion in business dealings
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) is a plus
  • Experience working in a hospital environment is preferred
  • Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish, is advantageous

Job Duties

  • Manage the food service department to provide excellent service and quality
  • Communicate with department, facility, and company leadership to achieve goals
  • Collaborate with dietitians and chefs to develop menus in line with market trends and nutritional value
  • Provide leadership that supports a team environment fostering morale, passion, quality, and respect
  • Maintain and improve customer and patient satisfaction through communication, integrity, and performance
  • Lead team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments
  • Perform daily inspections and assessments, coach and counsel team members
  • Manage inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies ensuring budget compliance
  • Implement team-building initiatives to create a positive and safe work environment
  • Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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