Executive Chef

Responsibilities Responsible for all aspects of the culinary and dining department, including retail sales, special events planning, food costs and inventory control, safety and sanitation, and maintaining resident, customer, and employee satisfaction. Achieve 100% resident satisfaction through plate presentation and taste. Circulates dining rooms at meal times daily for resident feedback. Establish presentation techniques and ensure quality standards. Hire, coach, train, inspire and direct culinary staff. Maintain proper scheduling and employee reviews. Develop Sous Chef and Lead Cook to take on additional leadership and management duties. Responsible for food control, labor costs, menu engineering, recipe creation, and standardization of recipe production to ensure consistency. Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance, safety, and sanitation policies are followed in the work areas. Oversee special catering events and offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate techniques. Consistently maintain a positive attitude, promoting positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests. Function as Manager on Duty as scheduled with site leadership team. Required Experience Bachelor’s degree or related culinary degree. Certified Executive Chef preferred. Minimum four years of industry and culinary management experience. Demonstrated proven leadership abilities, commitment to customer service, and strong organization and time management skills. Previous experience and proficiency with menu development and pricing. Experience with all Microsoft Office applications. Culinary labor, food and small ware financial management experience required. General Working Conditions This position requires standing for long periods, communication with others, use of hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects, occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds, ability to read computer screens, moderate noise level, and occasional travel to different locations. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr