Executive Chef / Culinary Services Director

About the role

The Waterford at Fitchburg is a premier senior living community in Fitchburg, WI, serving residents in Independent and Assisted Living. We believe dining should be about more than simply serving a meal. We're working to create a restaurant-style dining experience that feels personal, welcoming and worthy of celebration.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan and direct the activities of the Culinary Services Department, including supervising and developing dining services staff.
• Ensure food service standards, policies, procedures, equipment, systems and work areas meet quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Provide the highest quality food service experience for residents.
• Cook daily in the kitchen and lead by example.
• Cook, create and lead themed dining experiences.
• Build relationships with the people you serve and learn their individual preferences.
• Coordinate closely with nursing staff, as needed, to ensure residents' needs are consistently met.
• Order all supplies and maintain inventory control.
• Verify orders received, ensuring needed goods are on hand.
• Ensure budgetary guidelines are achieved and food costs are effectively managed.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience as an Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager or Culinary Director in a restaurant, hotel, SNF or senior living environment.
• Associate degree or higher in Culinary Arts, Food Science or Hospitality Management OR Certified Executive Chef (CEC, ACF).
• ServeSafe Certification or Certified Dining Manager (CDM).

Qualifications

• Passion for quality food, hospitality and creating exceptional dining experiences.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.

Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Organizational
• Quality Food
• Hospitality
• Exceptional Dining Experiences

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off from day one
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid training
• Professional development opportunities
• Team Member and Resident referral programs

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

Enjoy no late-night restaurant hours - kitchen service typically wraps up by 7–8 p.m., with an evening cook providing coverage. Weekends and holidays are part of the role, as expected in a hospitality position, but you won't be living at work.