Executive Chef (Senior Living)

About the Role

As Executive Chef at Discovery Village West End Assisted Living, you’ll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day. The Executive Chef oversees culinary operations, including menu planning, food preparation, purchasing, and recipe development, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, preparation, and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Create innovative menus and recipes using high-quality ingredients within budget constraints.
• Manage monthly and annual budgets for the Food & Beverage department, tracking food, supplies, and labor costs.
• Adjust menus to accommodate seasonal ingredients, recipe improvements, supply chain shortages, and cost increases.
• Ensure purchasing standards are maintained and approved vendors are used.
• Submit monthly inventory of food and beverage supplies.
• Interview, hire, and train culinary and back-of-house staff; assist with front-of-house interviews as needed.
• Supervise culinary staff, including scheduling, performance reviews, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Department Heads to maintain high customer satisfaction and health survey scores.
• Ensure dietary needs and restrictions are met.
• Confirm food policies and procedures are followed, including hygiene and food safety standards.
• Meet regularly with residents and family members to ensure high satisfaction levels.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in the primary language of the residents.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating manuals, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, email, and the Internet.
• Interest in working with a senior population.
• Effective people management skills, including providing feedback, developing staff, and improving processes.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Early access to earned wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options
• Paid time off and holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Company-provided uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$67-$69k plus 10% annual performance bonus

Schedule

Traditional leadership workweek with flexibility required based on business and operational needs, including Manager on Duty hours and on-call availability for emergencies.

Location: Richmond, VA