Kitchen Manager/ Executive Chef

About the role

The Lodge at Historic Lewes is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager/Executive Chef to lead their Culinary Services team. This role involves creating memorable dining experiences for residents while mentoring a team and ensuring high standards of food preparation and safety.

Responsibilities

• Leading the culinary department, setting expectations around cleanliness and training staff
• Hiring, onboarding, and training new kitchen team members
• Planning and preparing specials and events to enhance the dining experience
• Preparing food using established recipes, maintaining timeliness, quality, and consistency
• Partnership on department goals and driving quality improvements
• Determining food and supply needs and coordinating production with meal service times
• Maintaining food safety documentation, including temperature logs and cleaning schedules
• Ensuring proper preparation, portioning, and plating according to menu cycles and recipes
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and health compliance
• Practicing safety and loss prevention procedures, including proper food storage and label/date checks
• Overseeing food ordering and inventory
• Managing daily kitchen line setup and organization
• Getting to know residents during mealtimes and checking in on their satisfaction
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Food Services Sanitation Certificate
• At least 1 year of relevant experience, including food preparation, full-line menus, and therapeutic diets
• Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred
• Strong communication skills, able to speak the primary language of residents
• Ability to read and follow safety guidelines, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A genuine interest in working with and serving a senior population
• A warm, courteous, and friendly approach with residents, guests, and staff
• Flexibility to work varying hours as needed
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Qualifications

• Competitive pay plus comprehensive benefits (available day one of your first full month of employment)
• Generous PTO package, including your birthday as a paid holiday!
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee assistance program

Skills

• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Food safety and quality assurance
• Event planning and execution
• Inventory management
• Team coordination and collaboration

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee assistance program

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Varying hours to accommodate the needs of the kitchen and residents.

Benefits

• Generous PTO package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee assistance program

Company Philosophy

Family-owned and operated management company, with a team approach to work. Smaller by design, Vantage Point isn't a big national chain, which means more corporate involvement and support for our team. We make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to non-discriminatory practices for our residents, staff, and business partners. Through our cultural awareness, we celebrate the diversity of residents and staff by supporting various celebrations, history, and means of acknowledgment of all cultures we serve.