Culinary Services Operations Manager

Culinary Services Operations ManagerWise Path Recovery Centers Camp Baer & Westover/Morgantown Morgantown, West Virginia Full-Time | On-SiteJOIN A MISSION THAT CHANGES LIVES!At Wise Path Recovery Centers, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services, we provide integrated behavioral health and addiction treatment through evidence-based, high-quality care.We believe healing happens in every part of the treatment experience—including the meals we serve.Food is more than nutrition. It can provide comfort, connection, consistency, and a sense of community during an incredibly important time in someone's life.We are seeking a hands-on, mission-driven leader to oversee food and dining services for our Wise Path Recovery Centers in the Morgantown area. This leader will help launch the culinary program at our new Camp Baer retreat-style treatment center while also providing leadership and operational support for dining services at our existing Westover/Morgantown facility.If you know how to run a great kitchen, develop a strong team, manage costs, maintain high food-safety standards, and still care deeply about the experience of the people you serve, we would love to meet you.About UsWise Path Recovery Centers provides integrated behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment designed to help individuals build healthier, more sustainable lives in recovery.Camp Baer represents an exciting next chapter for Wise Path—a new retreat-style recovery environment in the Morgantown area designed to combine exceptional treatment with a peaceful, restorative setting.The Dining Manager will have the unique opportunity to help build the food service program at Camp Baer from the ground up while helping create consistency and excellence across our Morgantown-area facilities.Why You Should Join UsThis is more than a traditional kitchen management position.You will have the opportunity to:Help build and launch the dining program for a brand-new treatment centerSupport food service operations across two Morgantown-area Wise Path facilitiesCreate menus and dining experiences that contribute to a welcoming, restorative environmentHire, train, and develop a strong culinary teamEstablish kitchen systems, workflows, and standards from the beginningBuild vendor relationships and improve purchasing efficienciesPartner with clinical, medical, and operational leadersMake a meaningful impact on the daily experience of individuals working toward recoveryWhat You'll DoYou will oversee food service operations supporting both Camp Baer and our Westover/Morgantown facilityKitchen & Dining OperationsLead the startup and organization of food service operations at Camp BaerProvide ongoing leadership and operational support for dining services at the Westover/Morgantown locationOversee meal preparation, service, sanitation, storage, and kitchen workflowsEnsure meals are prepared safely, consistently, and on scheduleMaintain clean, organized, professional, and inspection-ready kitchens and dining spacesCreate consistent food service standards across both locationsMonitor food quality, presentation, portions, and overall dining experienceAdjust food production and purchasing based on facility census and operational needsMenu Planning & Client ExperienceDevelop balanced weekly and rotating menusCollaborate with a Registered Dietitian or other qualified professionals as neededCoordinate with clinical and medical teams regarding dietary needsMaintain appropriate procedures for food allergies, restrictions, and medically indicated dietsProvide reasonable and culturally responsive meal options when appropriateListen to client and staff feedback and identify opportunities to improve dining servicesHelp create a dining environment that feels welcoming, respectful, and consistent with the therapeutic mission of Wise PathPurchasing, Inventory & BudgetManage food, beverage, and kitchen supply purchasingEstablish and maintain strong vendor relationshipsCoordinate purchasing needs across both Morgantown-area facilitiesMaintain appropriate inventory levels while controlling costsMonitor food expenses and departmental budget performanceReduce food waste through effective menu planning, storage, portioning, and purchasingReview deliveries, invoices, product quality, and vendor performanceIdentify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiencies across locationsLeadership & Team DevelopmentRecruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and develop kitchen and dining team membersEnsure appropriate staffing coverage for meal preparation, service, and cleanupEstablish clear expectations around food safety, attendance, professionalism, teamwork, and performanceCoach and develop team membersAddress performance concerns promptly and appropriatelyBuild a positive, accountable, and collaborative kitchen cultureModel Wise Path's values in daily leadership and interactionsFood Safety, Compliance & QualityEnsure compliance with applicable food safety and sanitation requirementsMaintain required temperature logs, sanitation records, cleaning schedules, and other food service documentationEnsure appropriate food handling, labeling, storage, rotation, and disposalMaintain strong allergy and dietary restriction protocolsEnsure kitchen equipment is maintained safely and appropriatelyPrepare food service operations for inspections, audits, accreditation surveys, and regulatory reviewsCorrect identified deficiencies promptlyParticipate in quality improvement and facility safety initiativesCollaboration Across FacilitiesWork closely with Executive Directors and facility leadership at Camp Baer and Westover/MorgantownPartner with nursing, medical, clinical, residential, and recovery support teamsCommunicate effectively regarding client dietary needs while maintaining confidentialitySupport special events and programming involving food or dining servicesTravel locally between the Camp Baer and Westover/Morgantown facilities based on operational needsWho You AreYou are organized, hands-on, and comfortable taking ownership.You know how to run a kitchen—but you also know how to lead people.You understand food costs, inventory, sanitation, staffing, and compliance, but you don't lose sight of the fact that the meal on the plate is being served to a person who may be going through one of the most difficult periods of their life.You can balance hospitality with structure, compassion with accountability, and quality with responsible cost management.Most importantly, you want your work to matter.RequirementsRequiredHigh school diploma or GEDMinimum of 3 years of experience directly managing a full-service dining facilityMinimum of 2 years of supervisory or leadership experienceCertified Food Protection Manager credential or ability to obtain required certification within 30 days of hireExperience managing food budgets, purchasing, and vendor relationshipsStrong knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, inventory management, and kitchen operationsExperience scheduling and supervising food service staffStrong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to maintain accurate food service and compliance documentationFlexibility to work occasional weekends, holidays, or nontraditional hours based on operational needsPreferredCulinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, or related education or certificationExperience in healthcare, behavioral health, residential treatment, senior living, institutional dining, or another regulated food service settingExperience opening or launching a new kitchen or dining operationExperience preparing for regulatory inspections or accreditation surveysBenefitsEligible team members may receive:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k)Paid Time OffPaid HolidaysCompany-Paid Basic Life InsuranceCompany-Paid Short-Term Disability