Executive Chef

Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises all Culinary Services team members including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review (including input on pay adjustments), hiring and corrective action consistent with company policy
• Meets regularly with residents and family members to confirm high satisfaction levels are maintained
• Works with the restaurant manager or coordinator to ensure high levels of customer service and a fine dining experience
• Assists Kitchen and Restaurant team members with back and front of the house operations as needed
• Delegates tasks to all team members to maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and quality in the kitchen and restaurant areas
• Aids in obtaining high customer satisfaction levels
• Works with the Executive Director and team members to plan and develop recipes and menus based on resident preferences and monthly budgets
• Maintains proper inventory of kitchen supplies, small wares, and tableware
• Ensures purchasing standards are maintained and appropriate vendors are used
• Plans, prepares, and executes Life Enrichment events, special events, banquets, and themed meals
• Collaborates with the Director of Sales and community team members to market the community via culinary demos and road shows
• Ensures kitchen and restaurant team members understand company expectations and first impression requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

• Five (5) or more years culinary experience in the fine dining or hospitality industry
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or employees
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards
• Basic Computer skills - Microsoft word, Outlook, and Excel
• Able to build positive and strong relationships with team members, coworkers, and residents
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Focused and dedicated to providing excellent customer service
• Able to multitask
• Able to delegate and hold team members accountable efficiently and respectfully
• Able to work varied schedules to include weekends, evenings, and holidays

Benefits

• Full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching
• Paid holidays
• Up to 20 days PTO in the first three years