Culinary Director

HHS, LLC

Culinary Director leading a culinary team in enhancing patient meal service in hospitals. Overseeing operations to ensure quality food service and improve the perception of hospital food.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $71,000 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 collaborative team environment. Proficient in inventory management, budgeting, and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification5+ Years Food Operations Experience3+ Years Management ExperienceCash Handling Policies and ProceduresPoint of Sales (POS) Systems

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Hard Skills

Food Service ManagementInventory ManagementBudget ComplianceMenu DevelopmentCustomer Satisfaction ImprovementTeam Member TrainingSchedulingVendor Relationship ManagementHealth and Safety CompliancePerformance Assessment

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam BuildingCollaborationIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

Point of Sales (POS) SystemsOrdering PlatformsWord Processing SoftwareSpreadsheetsEmail

Certifications & Qualifications

ServSafe Food Service Manager CertificationCertified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Industry Keywords

Food ServiceHospital EnvironmentNutritional ValueMarket TrendsCustomer and Patient Satisfaction

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 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

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
Not Required But a Big Plus: Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
Experience working in a hospital environment
Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish

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