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Director of Culinary Experiences - Vetter Senior Living

Vetter Senior Living -
Elkhorn, NE

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Customer communication
Strategic goal setting
Budgeting for community living facilities
Employee retention
Leadership development
Team development
Mentoring
Business operations
Managing food service teams
Onboarding process management
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Market development strategies
Hospitality management
Team building

Full Job Description

Vetter Senior Living is seeking a next level leader to become our Director of Culinary Experiences. The Director of Culinary Experiences is a visionary and operational leader responsible for elevating the culinary and hospitality standards across Vetter Senior Living's Senior Living Communities-including skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living. This role blends clinical excellence with the artistry of five-star dining, ensuring that every resident enjoys meals that are not only nutritious but beautifully presented, thoughtfully served, and emotionally enriching.

Key Responsibilities

Five-Star Culinary Vision
- Design and implement dining programs that rival upscale restaurant experiences, tailored to the unique needs of older adults.
- Curate menus that balance gourmet appeal with therapeutic and dietary requirements, using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.
Resident-Centered Experience Design
- Create elegant, welcoming dining environments that promote dignity, engagement, and enjoyment.
- Introduce themed dinners, chef's tables, and interactive culinary events.
Multi-Site Operational Leadership
- Oversee food service operations across all Vetter communities, ensuring consistency in quality, presentation, and service.
- Partner with Director of Culinary and Dining Services to monitor compliance with CMS regulations, food safety standards, and clinical dietary guidelines.
Team Development & Culture Building
- Co-lead and mentor a network of culinary directors, chefs, and dining team members who embody our values of serving, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.
- Provide training in hospitality service, culinary innovation, and person-centered care.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with nursing, wellness, and life enrichment teams to integrate dining into holistic resident care.
- Engage with residents and families to gather feedback and continuously refine offerings.
Quality Assurance & Performance Metrics
- Establish KPIs for dining satisfaction, plating standards, service timeliness, and team engagement.
- Conduct regular audits, site visits, and performance reviews to uphold five-star standards.

Qualifications

Executive Operations Leadership: Experienced operations leader with 15+ years leading multi-unit hospitality and food service operations including restaurants and/or hospitality groups, including managing large teams and significant budgets.
Strategic Planning and Organizational Growth: Expertise in developing long-range strategic plans, evaluating market opportunities, guiding expansion initiatives, and strengthening organizational infrastructure to support growth.
Strong financial and business acumen, including P&L leadership, budgeting, forecasting, developing new concepts, improving existing brands, and ensuring great guest and customer experiences.
People-focused leader who builds strong teams through clear communication, coaching, and a positive, accountable culture.
Training, Onboarding & Talent Development: Builder of training programs, onboarding frameworks, and operational playbooks that drive consistency, team alignment, and long-term talent retention.

Ideal Candidate Traits

Passionate about transforming senior dining into a five-star experience.
Creative, detail-oriented, and committed to culinary artistry and resident dignity.
Skilled in project management and innovation.
Skilled communicator and collaborator across disciplines and communities.
Embraces innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning.

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