Nye Square

Senior Director of Culinary Operations - Full-Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $72,500.00 - $130,200.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
HSA contribution matching
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Financial Wellness Program

Job Description

Nye Health Services, established in 1989, is a trusted family-owned senior living and healthcare organization operating multiple campuses in Fremont, Lincoln, Louisville, and Norfolk, Nebraska. With a firm dedication to individuality and tailoring services to meet unique resident needs, Nye Health Services has built a compassionate community, driven by a team of passionate professionals who live the mission of delivering exceptional service and superior value through innovative leadership and personalized care. The organization prides itself on fostering a positive work environment and a culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and care—ensuring all residents feel valued and supported in an engaging and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Culinary degree or related education preferred
  • Food safety certification or ability to obtain upon hire
  • 5+ years of culinary leadership or dining services management experience preferred
  • Leadership experience in healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or large-scale dining preferred but not required
  • Proven experience leading teams, managing budgets, and overseeing operations
  • Ability to balance creativity with financial stewardship
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary degree or related education preferred
  • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred but not required
  • Food safety certification or ability to obtain upon hire
  • 5+ years of culinary leadership or dining services management experience preferred
  • Leadership experience in healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or large-scale dining preferred but not required
  • Proven experience leading teams, managing budgets, and overseeing operations
  • Strong people leader who can direct and develop teams
  • Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership presence
  • Technologically proficient and comfortable with billing systems and digital tools
  • Highly organized, accountable, and adaptable
  • Collaborative and relationship-driven
  • Creative, solutions-oriented, and service-focused
  • Passionate about creating dining experiences not just meals

Job Duties

  • Maintain ownership of menu planning, food options, and dining quality while preserving what is currently working well
  • Ensure consistency, excellence, and creativity in food presentation, flavor, nutrition, and service
  • Drive meal participation by creating dining experiences residents want to be part of, not just meals
  • Maintain high standards of sanitation, food safety, and regulatory compliance
  • Lead, direct, coach, and develop Culinary and Dining Services teams with a strong people-first leadership approach
  • Be highly involved in the training, onboarding, coaching, and professional development of team members
  • Create accountability, structure, and clear expectations while fostering a positive, motivating culture
  • Serve as a visible, hands-on leader while maintaining strategic oversight
  • Oversee meal billing, charges, and documentation processes
  • Ensure accurate entry of meal charges into shared drives and systems
  • Utilize dining technology platforms effectively for tracking, billing, and reporting
  • Maintain accuracy, accountability, and consistency in all meal-related financial processes
  • Partner closely with caregiving teams for dining assistance when support is needed
  • Collaborate with housekeeping on dining room cleaning schedules, linen/napkin management, and shared space maintenance
  • Work with Life Enrichment to integrate dining with programming, events, and resident engagement initiatives
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships across departments to ensure seamless service delivery
  • Manage culinary budgets with accountability, adaptability, and fiscal responsibility
  • Monitor costs, labor, food purchasing, and operational efficiencies
  • Balance creativity and quality with responsible financial stewardship
  • Support consistency in standards, training, and operational excellence across multiple sites
  • Provide leadership development and operational guidance to culinary teams

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Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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