Culinary Director

A private Christian school dedicated to academic excellence and spiritual development, is seeking a Director of Culinary Services to lead our food service department with vision, creativity, and operational excellence.

The Director of Culinary Services is responsible for the day-to-day operations, financial performance, and overall food quality of our campus dining program. This includes oversight of breakfast, lunch, and after-school meal services, as well as a dynamic catering program that serves students, faculty, and the broader school community.

This individual will play a critical role in cultivating a culture of hospitality, ensuring meals are nourishing, cost-effective, and aligned with our mission. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, leadership, and a passion for serving others through food.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the food service program, including staffing, menu planning, procurement, compliance, and service delivery

• Manage financial performance, including budgeting, cost controls, and inventory management

• Drive culinary quality and consistency across all meal periods (breakfast, lunch, after-school)

• Create innovative meal programs that engage and delight students while promoting nutrition and stewardship

• Plan and execute on-campus catering events, including faculty luncheons, parent receptions, and school functions, student team meals, etc

• Serve as the culinary lead for the school’s annual spring fundraiser, a showcase event with over 400 attendees

• Maintain health and safety standards in accordance with state and local regulations

• Lead and inspire a team that reflects the Christian values of service, excellence, and community

• MUST be willing to work nights and weekend events - manage school dining services, special events, catering, and lead a team!

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in food service management or executive culinary leadership (K-12, catering, or hospitality settings preferred)

• Proven track record in budget and food cost control

• Strong culinary and presentation skills, with the ability to design creative and mission-aligned menus

• Experience coordinating and executing high-volume catering events

• ServSafe certification (or equivalent) required

• Excellent communication and team-building skills

We Offer

• A supportive work environment

• The opportunity to shape a culinary program that nourishes and inspires

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Paid time off for school breaks and holidays

• A chance to lead one of the most anticipated events of the school year

Salary : $65,000 - $72,000