Executive Chef

Description

• Ensure that the kitchen and restaurant team members understand company expectations and first impression requirements
• Interview and hire team members for the Culinary Services department.
• Delegate tasks to all team members so that the kitchen and restaurant areas are maintained at the highest levels of cleanliness and quality at all times.
• Ensure that all team members use and maintain equipment properly to avoid damage and costly repairs
• Responsible for planning, preparation and execution of Life Enrichment events, special events, banquets, and themed meals
• Maintain the appropriate inventory of kitchen supplies, small wares and table ware
• Work closely with the Director of Sales and community team members to market the community via culinary demos and road shows
• Work with the team members and residents in the planning and development of recipes and menus based on resident likes and dislikes and monthly budgets
• Responsibly 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
• Ensuring that all food is prepared, stored, and served according to Company standards and with state and/or local health code requirements.
• Work with the Executive Director and team members to obtain high Customer Satisfaction.
• Meet regularly with residents and family members to confirm that high satisfaction levels are maintained.
• Confirm that the front of house and back of house team members work closely together to deliver a food product that exceeds the residents and/or guests' expectations
• Assist Kitchen and Restaurant team members with back and front of the house operations as needed. This includes the ability to work all stations in the kitchen and/or dining room if needed
• Able to understand and maintain monthly and annual budgets for the Culinary Services department including producing written documentation of monthly spend on food, supplies, and labor
• Conduct and participate in monthly department meetings/in-services
• Responsible for ensuring that purchasing standards are maintained and that appropriate vendors are used at all times. Maintain strong and positive relationships with all vendors
• Maintain Employee Satisfaction at all times

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Work with the restaurant manager or coordinator so that he/she has a clear understanding of how to provide high levels of customer service and how to create a fine dining experience

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance