Kitchen Manager/ Executive Chef

Kitchen Manager/Executive Chef The Lodge at Historic Lewes | Culinary Services Bring Your Passion for Food to a Community That Feels Like Home The Lodge at Historic Lewes is looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager/Executive Chef to help lead our Culinary Services team. In this role, you won't just prepare great food — you'll help create meaningful, memorable dining experiences for the residents who call our community home. If you love mentoring a team, take pride in quality and consistency, and enjoy connecting with the people you serve, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do As Kitchen Manager/Chef, you'll help lead the day-to-day operations of our kitchen and culinary team, including:

• Leading the culinary department — setting expectations around cleanliness, training staff on food preparation, and keeping the kitchen organized and running smoothly
• Hiring, onboarding, and training new kitchen team members
• Stepping in to lead the department and support the team in the absence of the Culinary Services Director
• Planning and preparing specials and events that enhance the resident dining experience
• Preparing food using established recipes, with an eye for timeliness, quality, and consistency
• Partnering on department goals and driving ongoing quality improvements
• Determining food and supply needs and coordinating production with meal service times
• Maintaining food safety documentation, including temperature logs and cleaning schedules
• Upholding food safety, taste, and quality standards at all times
• 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

What You'll Bring

• 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, with the ability 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

The Perks of Working with Us

• 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

Top Reasons to Work with Us

• Family-owned and operated management company
• 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
• Make a difference in the lives of those who live with us

Ready to lead our kitchen? Apply today! VP Advantage Services LLC/Vantage Point Retirement Living is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our company's philosophy is our commitment 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.