Regional Culinary Director bei Eskaton

Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California’s older adults for over 55 years. With over 1,700 employees and 28 communities and services in Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build your career.

Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of our team members. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 401K retirement fund matching program, Eskaton employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch.

At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means that we celebrate diversity and equity for all who live and work with us, building a culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum.

Our Benefits include but are not limited to...

• Competitive Health Plan, including dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with Company Match Retirement Program (Minimum eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid Time Off programs
• Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available

This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.

Position Summary:
The Regional Culinary Director at Eskaton Senior Living provides leadership, strategic vision, and operational oversight for culinary services across multiple Eskaton communities within an assigned region. This role ensures resident-centered dining that prioritizes quality, safety, wellness, and satisfaction while maintaining financial and operational efficiency. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Regional Culinary Director works closely with community Directors of Culinary Experience, executive leadership, residents, and staff to deliver innovative, nutritious, and compliant dining programs that enhance the overall resident experience.

The starting salary for this position ranges from $76.072 to $104,437 annually. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Strategic culinary leadership
• Menu planning & resident-centered dining
• Quality assurance & compliance
• Financial & operational management
• Team leadership & development
• Collaboration & communication
• Innovation & engagement

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Culinary Arts degree or equivalent experience required (Culinary Arts School graduate preferred).
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in culinary leadership, including multi-site or regional oversight.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare dining, or hospitality strongly preferred.
• ServSafe certification required.

Work Traits:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Temperament suited for working with older adults; demonstrates patience, empathy, and professionalism.
• Flexibility to travel regionally and adjust to changing workloads and priorities.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen.  All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.