Senior Culinary Director

HHS, LLC

. Manage the food service department to provide excellent service and quality .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeEtowah • Tennessee • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing food service operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and fostering a positive work environment. Proficient in team leadership, menu development, and maintaining high customer satisfaction in food service settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification5+ Years Food Operations Experience3+ Years Management ExperienceInventory ManagementPoint Of Sale (POS) Systems

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Hard Skills

Food Service ManagementMenu DevelopmentCash Handling PoliciesBudget ComplianceDaily InspectionsTeam DevelopmentSchedulingOrdering PlatformsVendor RelationshipsCustomer Satisfaction

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam BuildingCoachingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Point Of Sale (POS) SystemsWord Processing SoftwareSpreadsheetsEmail PlatformsOrdering Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

ServSafe Food Service Manager CertificationCertified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Industry Keywords

Food ServiceHealth RegulationsSafety ComplianceHospital EnvironmentNutritional Value

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 aligned with market trends and nutritional value
Provide leadership supporting morale, passion, quality, and respect
Maintain and improve customer and patient satisfaction
Lead 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 for a positive and safe work environment
Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) is a plus, not required
Experience working in a hospital environment is a plus, not required
Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish, is a plus, not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off (vacation and sick)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career development and ongoing training
Most nights and weekends off
Growth and promotion opportunities