EXECUTIVE CHEF I

Morrison Living The position being offered is an Executive Chef located at Orchard Park, NY. Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000. What’s in it for You A fun work environment, robust benefits package, great team members, and a career with one of the top hospitality companies in the nation. You'll work with a talented and supportive team that makes a real impact in the lives of those we serve. You'll Make a Great Addition to Our Team Our culinary team is the core of our business. If you enjoy creating memorable experiences and are passionate about hospitality and culinary excellence, you will be a great addition to the Morrison Living team. Job Summary An inspirational and organized leader who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves to ensure the overall success of daily kitchen operations, including recruiting, training, and food preparation. The Executive Chef will showcase culinary talents by delivering show‑quality food through personal involvement in task performance while developing and empowering onsite staff. The role continually improves resident, employee, and client satisfaction while maximizing financial performance in all areas of responsibility. The Executive Chef will deliver on company objectives by ensuring monthly budgets, food and labor costs are met and by following safety & sanitation protocols. Leading Culinary Operation Lead daily culinary production in preparation and production of meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulations, team member productivity and performance, cost controls and overall profitability. Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays. Provide direction on menu development based on product availability; create distinctive specials that incorporate seasonal or special ingredients. Seek out sources for fresh food; monitor all produce and meat for freshness. Maintain product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portion, and appearance of food. Research customer preferences and develop a menu that incorporates local foods and flavors. Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions. Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff. Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation. Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation standards. Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. Communicate the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, and monitoring related processes. Monitor the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure standards are met. Follow and enforce food safety and sanitation guidelines. Maintain purchasing, receiving and food storage standards. Business & Financial Acumen Participate in the development and implementation of business strategies for the community that align with the client’s overall mission, vision, values and strategies. Manage department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms, and equipment. Develop and implement guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas. Analyze financial and operational information on an ongoing basis to adjust business plans, labor requirements, and operating costs. Develop, implement, and manage the department’s budget; continually analyze, forecast, monitor, and control labor and food costs to meet or exceed management/budget objectives. Identify major revenue and expense opportunities and possible problems. Control food cost, labor, and other expenses; monitor actual versus budgeted expenses. Oversee the food inventory, purchasing, control, and disbursement of all food supplies. Schedule staff based upon forecasted volumes. Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service Create 100% resident satisfaction by training team members with the resources needed to maximize engagement and deliver best‑in‑class service. Maintain a professional attitude and appearance while engaging with residents and community staff. Improve service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and coaching when needed. Provide and support service behaviors that exceed expectations for customer satisfaction and retention. Empower employees to provide excellent customer service; establish guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters. Ensure employees receive ongoing training to understand guest expectations. Foster genuine hospitality and teamwork on an ongoing basis. Utilize teamwork to support guests and employees. Seek opportunities to improve the customer experience by gathering resident feedback and developing strategies for improvement. Review resident satisfaction results and other data to identify areas for improvement. Respond to and handle guest problems and complaints. Team Building and Management Regularly lead team member meetings. Establish goals, including performance, budget and team goals. Solicit employee feedback, implement an open‑door policy and review satisfaction results to address employee problems or concerns. Develop and implement strategies and practices that support team member engagement. Ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably. Provide training to help employees understand expectations and perform job responsibilities. Provide the necessary tools for employees to perform their duties. Communicate performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback. Offer coaching and counseling to achieve performance objectives and reach full potential. Preferred Qualifications A.S. or equivalent experience. Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training. Extensive catering experience is a plus. High‑volume, complex foodservice operations experience – highly desirable. Institutional and batch cooking experience. Hands‑on chef experience is required. Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost control and presentation. Must be experienced with computers; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, E‑mail and the Internet. Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities. ServSafe certified – highly desirable. Benefits for Our Team Members Full‑time and part‑time positions offer: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Programs. Full‑time positions also include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed remotely, visit: Morrison Living is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Morrison Living maintains a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr