Senior Living Dining Director

Convivium Director (Chef)

The Social at Savannah | Savannah, Georgia

The Social at Savannah is seeking a Convivium Director (Chef) to lead our culinary program, kitchen team, and food-driven guest experience.

We’re looking for a chef and hospitality leader who believes that great food is about more than what’s on the plate. The ideal candidate is equal parts culinary creative, operator, teacher, and host — someone who can build a strong team, develop an evolving food program, and create memorable experiences for our members and guests.

As Convivium Director, you will take ownership of the culinary vision and execution of The Social at Savannah, working closely with leadership to shape menus, events, service standards, purchasing, staffing, and the overall food culture of the community.

What You'll Do

• Lead the culinary direction and day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
• Develop thoughtful, seasonal menus that reflect Savannah’s culture, ingredients, and sense of place.
• Create food experiences for daily service, private events, member gatherings, dinners, and special programming.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and retain a talented culinary team.
• Establish a kitchen culture built around hospitality, professionalism, creativity, accountability, and teamwork.
• Maintain consistently high standards for food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and execution.
• Manage food purchasing, vendor relationships, inventory, recipe costing, labor, and kitchen budgets.
• Develop systems and standards that allow the culinary team to execute beautifully and consistently.
• Collaborate with the front-of-house and leadership teams to create a seamless guest experience.
• Stay curious about food, hospitality, and emerging culinary ideas while respecting timeless techniques and traditions.
• Represent The Social at Savannah with warmth, professionalism, and genuine hospitality.

Who You Are

You are an accomplished chef who understands that leadership is as important as culinary talent. You know how to run a kitchen, but you also know how to build people.

You bring:

• Proven experience leading a professional kitchen or culinary program.
• Strong knowledge of culinary technique, menu development, sourcing, and kitchen operations.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
• The ability to lead by example in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A collaborative, team-first leadership style.
• A strong understanding of food cost, labor management, purchasing, and profitability.
• Creativity balanced with operational discipline.
• A commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and professional kitchen standards.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to build something meaningful.

The Convivium Director will have a significant voice in shaping the culinary identity of The Social at Savannah — from the everyday food experience to intimate dinners, celebrations, collaborations, and larger-scale events.

We’re looking for someone who wants more than a chef title. We’re looking for a culinary leader, community builder, and gracious host who wants to create a food program people talk about and a kitchen culture people want to be part of.

If you’re passionate about food, people, and hospitality — and you’re ready to make your mark in Savannah — we’d love to meet you.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,374 - $71,694