Nye Health Services
Senior Director of Culinary Operations - Full-Time
Nye Health Services, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511
Lead and elevate a culinary program where food, people, and experience matter!
This role blends hands‑on leadership with strategic oversight—owning menus, teams, technology, and budgets while partnering across operations. Success is measured by resident engagement, meal participation, and creating dining experiences people genuinely look forward to.
Position Summary The Senior Director of Culinary Services is a dynamic, hands‑on, and strategic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of culinary operations across multiple campuses. This role blends leadership, operations, financial stewardship, technology integration, and team development to deliver high‑quality dining experiences that drive resident satisfaction, engagement, and community connection.
This leader will take ownership of menus, staffing, systems, training, and service quality—ensuring the culinary program is not only operationally strong but also culturally aligned with a hospitality‑forward, resident‑centered environment. Success in this role is measured by resident participation in dining, positive feedback on resident surveys, meal attendance and purchases, and a dining experience that residents are excited to be part of.
Key Responsibilities Culinary Operations & Quality
Maintain ownership of menu planning, food options, and dining quality while preserving what is currently working well.
Ensure consistency, excellence, and creativity in food presentation, flavor, nutrition, and service.
Drive meal participation by creating dining experiences residents want to be part of—not just meals.
Maintain high standards of sanitation, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, direct, coach, and develop Culinary and Dining Services teams with a strong people‑first leadership approach.
Be highly involved in the training, onboarding, coaching, and professional development of team members.
Create accountability, structure, and clear expectations while fostering a positive, motivating culture.
Serve as a visible, hands‑on leader while maintaining strategic oversight.
Technology, Billing & Systems Management
Oversee meal billing, charges, and documentation processes.
Ensure accurate entry of meal charges into shared drives and systems.
Utilize dining technology platforms effectively for tracking, billing, and reporting.
Maintain accuracy, accountability, and consistency in all meal‑related financial processes.
Cross‑Departmental Collaboration
Partner closely with:
Caregiving teams for dining assistance when support is needed.
Housekeeping on dining room cleaning schedules, linen/napkin management, and shared space maintenance.
Life Enrichment to integrate dining with programming, events, and resident engagement initiatives.
Build strong, collaborative relationships across departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
Financial & Budget Management
Manage culinary budgets with accountability, adaptability, and fiscal responsibility.
Monitor costs, labor, food purchasing, and operational efficiencies.
Balance creativity and quality with responsible financial stewardship.
Multi‑Site Leadership
Support consistency in standards, training, and operational excellence.
Provide leadership development and operational guidance to culinary teams.
What Success Looks Like
High resident participation in dining and meal programs
Positive resident survey feedback related to food and dining
Engaged, stable, well‑trained culinary and dining teams
Accurate billing, documentation, and technology utilization
Consistent dining quality and service standards
Required Education, Certifications & Experience
Culinary degree or related education preferred
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) not required, but preferred
Food safety certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
Experience Requirements
Preferred: 5+ years of culinary leadership or dining services management experience
Leadership experience in healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or large‑scale dining preferred but not required
Proven experience leading teams, managing budgets, and overseeing operations
Title and compensation tailored to the candidate’s experience and expertise (Senior Director of Culinary Operations or Director of Culinary Operations).
Ideal Candidate Profile
Strong people leader who can both direct and develop teams
Strategic thinker with hands‑on leadership presence
Technologically proficient and comfortable with billing systems and digital tools
Highly organized, accountable, and adaptable
Collaborative and relationship‑driven
Creative, solutions‑oriented, and service‑focused
Passionate about creating dining experiences—not just meals
What's In It For You?
Competitive benefits package including low premiums, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, HSA contribution matching, 401(k) with company match, and more!
Competitive wage scales and tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs of up to $3,000 per year.
Financial wellness and freedom through access to your earned wages prior to your pay date.
A great culture where we live out our mission "to celebrate life in environments we create by delivering exceptional service and superior value through innovative leadership in personalized care."
In 1989, Nye Health Services was founded on the philosophy that people deserve services that recognize individuality and are tailored to their unique needs. Today, Nye Health Services remains family‑owned with campuses in Fremont, Lincoln, Louisville, and Norfolk, Nebraska. Nye Health Services is blessed with dedicated and compassionate people who believe in our vision and deliver on our mission every day. Having a great work environment while providing the best quality services so people feel cared for is of the utmost importance to us. We give passionate people a purpose!
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
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This role blends hands‑on leadership with strategic oversight—owning menus, teams, technology, and budgets while partnering across operations. Success is measured by resident engagement, meal participation, and creating dining experiences people genuinely look forward to.
Position Summary The Senior Director of Culinary Services is a dynamic, hands‑on, and strategic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of culinary operations across multiple campuses. This role blends leadership, operations, financial stewardship, technology integration, and team development to deliver high‑quality dining experiences that drive resident satisfaction, engagement, and community connection.
This leader will take ownership of menus, staffing, systems, training, and service quality—ensuring the culinary program is not only operationally strong but also culturally aligned with a hospitality‑forward, resident‑centered environment. Success in this role is measured by resident participation in dining, positive feedback on resident surveys, meal attendance and purchases, and a dining experience that residents are excited to be part of.
Key Responsibilities Culinary Operations & Quality
Maintain ownership of menu planning, food options, and dining quality while preserving what is currently working well.
Ensure consistency, excellence, and creativity in food presentation, flavor, nutrition, and service.
Drive meal participation by creating dining experiences residents want to be part of—not just meals.
Maintain high standards of sanitation, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, direct, coach, and develop Culinary and Dining Services teams with a strong people‑first leadership approach.
Be highly involved in the training, onboarding, coaching, and professional development of team members.
Create accountability, structure, and clear expectations while fostering a positive, motivating culture.
Serve as a visible, hands‑on leader while maintaining strategic oversight.
Technology, Billing & Systems Management
Oversee meal billing, charges, and documentation processes.
Ensure accurate entry of meal charges into shared drives and systems.
Utilize dining technology platforms effectively for tracking, billing, and reporting.
Maintain accuracy, accountability, and consistency in all meal‑related financial processes.
Cross‑Departmental Collaboration
Partner closely with:
Caregiving teams for dining assistance when support is needed.
Housekeeping on dining room cleaning schedules, linen/napkin management, and shared space maintenance.
Life Enrichment to integrate dining with programming, events, and resident engagement initiatives.
Build strong, collaborative relationships across departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
Financial & Budget Management
Manage culinary budgets with accountability, adaptability, and fiscal responsibility.
Monitor costs, labor, food purchasing, and operational efficiencies.
Balance creativity and quality with responsible financial stewardship.
Multi‑Site Leadership
Support consistency in standards, training, and operational excellence.
Provide leadership development and operational guidance to culinary teams.
What Success Looks Like
High resident participation in dining and meal programs
Positive resident survey feedback related to food and dining
Engaged, stable, well‑trained culinary and dining teams
Accurate billing, documentation, and technology utilization
Consistent dining quality and service standards
Required Education, Certifications & Experience
Culinary degree or related education preferred
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) not required, but preferred
Food safety certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
Experience Requirements
Preferred: 5+ years of culinary leadership or dining services management experience
Leadership experience in healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or large‑scale dining preferred but not required
Proven experience leading teams, managing budgets, and overseeing operations
Title and compensation tailored to the candidate’s experience and expertise (Senior Director of Culinary Operations or Director of Culinary Operations).
Ideal Candidate Profile
Strong people leader who can both direct and develop teams
Strategic thinker with hands‑on leadership presence
Technologically proficient and comfortable with billing systems and digital tools
Highly organized, accountable, and adaptable
Collaborative and relationship‑driven
Creative, solutions‑oriented, and service‑focused
Passionate about creating dining experiences—not just meals
What's In It For You?
Competitive benefits package including low premiums, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, HSA contribution matching, 401(k) with company match, and more!
Competitive wage scales and tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs of up to $3,000 per year.
Financial wellness and freedom through access to your earned wages prior to your pay date.
A great culture where we live out our mission "to celebrate life in environments we create by delivering exceptional service and superior value through innovative leadership in personalized care."
In 1989, Nye Health Services was founded on the philosophy that people deserve services that recognize individuality and are tailored to their unique needs. Today, Nye Health Services remains family‑owned with campuses in Fremont, Lincoln, Louisville, and Norfolk, Nebraska. Nye Health Services is blessed with dedicated and compassionate people who believe in our vision and deliver on our mission every day. Having a great work environment while providing the best quality services so people feel cared for is of the utmost importance to us. We give passionate people a purpose!
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
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