Chef Manager

About the role

The Chef Manager will be a hands-on Chef working alongside the team making quality dishes for the residents on a daily basis. Menu planning, budget and food safety managing experience, preferably in a senior living setting.

Responsibilities

• Take on a leadership position where your vision and expertise will drive culinary excellence.
• Lead the charge in standardizing operations, fostering team development, and crafting innovative menus that meet diverse client needs, all while building strong partnerships that elevate the dining experience.
• Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions.
• Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization.
• Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities.
• Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 1 year

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary expertise with a proven track record in high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Leadership and management skills, with experience mentoring teams and driving professional development.
• Advanced menu planning abilities combined with a deep understanding of current culinary trends and client preferences.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with proficiency in computer systems to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to implement processes independently that improve productivity and consistency.
• ServSafe certification and solid working knowledge of HACCP principles to ensure food safety and compliance.

Pay

Pay Range: $48875 per year - $63250 per year

Schedule

N/A