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Program Director - Culinary Arts
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Keiser University
Overview The Culinary Arts Program Director plays a key leadership role in advancing Keiser University's mission to provide career-focused education that meets community and industry needs. The Director oversees all aspects of the American Culinary Federation (ACF)-accredited Culinary Arts program, ensuring excellence in instruction, student learning outcomes, and program compliance with ACF accreditation standards.
The Program Director serves as both an educator and academic leader—delivering high-quality instruction, fostering student engagement, mentoring faculty, and maintaining a strong connection between the program and the regional hospitality and culinary community.
Responsibilities
Creating and Maintaining core curriculum across the institution
Communicating and monitoring delivery of core curriculum
Preparing course plans and material
Delivering courses
Monitoring progress/attendance
Advising students
Recording grades and submitting reports
Position Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field required; Master's Degree is preferred.
Current ACF certification as a Certified Executive Chef (CEC), Certified Culinary Educator (CCE), or higher strongly preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience in a postsecondary or professional culinary training environment.
Minimum of five (5) years of professional culinary experience, including kitchen management or executive chef-level responsibilities.
Experience with ACF accreditation processes, curriculum development, and faculty supervision required.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Higher Education
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Program Director - Culinary Arts
role at
Keiser University
Overview The Culinary Arts Program Director plays a key leadership role in advancing Keiser University's mission to provide career-focused education that meets community and industry needs. The Director oversees all aspects of the American Culinary Federation (ACF)-accredited Culinary Arts program, ensuring excellence in instruction, student learning outcomes, and program compliance with ACF accreditation standards.
The Program Director serves as both an educator and academic leader—delivering high-quality instruction, fostering student engagement, mentoring faculty, and maintaining a strong connection between the program and the regional hospitality and culinary community.
Responsibilities
Creating and Maintaining core curriculum across the institution
Communicating and monitoring delivery of core curriculum
Preparing course plans and material
Delivering courses
Monitoring progress/attendance
Advising students
Recording grades and submitting reports
Position Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field required; Master's Degree is preferred.
Current ACF certification as a Certified Executive Chef (CEC), Certified Culinary Educator (CCE), or higher strongly preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience in a postsecondary or professional culinary training environment.
Minimum of five (5) years of professional culinary experience, including kitchen management or executive chef-level responsibilities.
Experience with ACF accreditation processes, curriculum development, and faculty supervision required.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Higher Education
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