Executive Director of Culinary Services

Columbus, GA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $53,700.00 - $110,100.00

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Career development and ongoing training

Job Description

St Francis Health is a reputable healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care and support. Known for its compassionate environment and top-notch services, St Francis Health prioritizes the health and well-being of its patients. The organization is deeply invested in fostering a positive experience for both patients and their families, ensuring that every aspect of care contributes to the healing process. As part of the health services landscape, St Francis Health continually seeks to innovate and enhance its offerings to meet the evolving needs of the communities it serves.

The role being offered is a Culinary Team Leader position that plays a pivotal role in supporting the healing journey for patients by providing high-quality food service. This leadership role involves managing the food service department to ensure excellent patient meal service, while also creatively enhancing the hospital cafe to serve as a community asset. In this position, the leader will collaborate with dietitians and chefs to develop nutritious menus aligned with market trends and patient dietary needs. The role requires effective communication with leadership across departments to achieve service and operational goals.

Candidates will have the opportunity to impact the overall health and well-being of patients by changing perceptions about hospital food, emphasizing quality and customer satisfaction. The position offers a competitive annual salary of $100,000 and most nights and weekends off, providing an engaging and rewarding work-life balance. This role is particularly suited for individuals with strong leadership abilities who are passionate about creating a supportive team environment, fostering morale, and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety in a healthcare setting. Beyond operational management, the role involves mentoring staff, managing inventory and budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. It is a chance to be part of a family-owned business, HHS, dedicated to growth, employee development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Job Requirements

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)/register systems
Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and 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)/register systems
Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms
Leadership skills including effective team management and interpersonal communication
Ability to develop menus in collaboration with dietitians and chefs
Demonstrated ability to maintain and improve customer and patient satisfaction

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 that are in line with market trends and deliver nutritional value
Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect
Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfaction through communication, integrity, and performance
Lead team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments
Perform daily inspections and assessments and coach and counsel team members
Manage inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance
Implement team-building initiatives to create a positive and safe work environment
Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies