Chef Manager (Management)

Responsible for managing overall community dining operations and experience, as well as leading by example with regard to customer service, employee relations and quality assurance while maintaining compliance with Leisure Living Management policies and applicable regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Plan a nutritionally balanced menu based on GFS regional and seasonal menu template

Ensure the menu considers resident preferences

Prepare tasteful meals adhering to food safety standards

Responsible for ensuring pleasing plate presentation for all meals

Oversee dining room service, including set up, service and clean up with high hospitality standards

Order adequate supplies weekly based on menu, budget, current inventory and storage capabilities

Ensure supplies are routinely inventoried and maintained in all common area kitchenettes

Ensure dining services department meets regulatory requirements

Responsible for training all staff who support meal service

Maintain adequate food and supplies for disaster preparedness

Participate in resident move-in process, care conferences, resident council and food committees as appropriate

Ensure resident special diets are offered and prepared, recognizing a resident’s right to choose

Uphold sanitation schedule for kitchen, equipment, and dining room to maintain standard of sanitation and cleanliness

Work with other departments to coordinate special events

Prepare a work schedule for dining services staff

Ensure adequate staffing to meet community dining needs, while adhering to labor budget

Interview and select dining services employees

Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and issue employee discipline as needed

Ability to inspire and motivate dining services staff through leadership, supervision and coaching

Promote positive relationships with residents, staff and visitors

Perform any other duties as requested within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job. May be required to assist at sister communities upon request.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LEISURE LIVING MANAGEMENT VALUES

Live and work each day with purpose

Accept accountability and demonstrate responsibility

Embrace lifelong learning

Promote mutual respect

Display transparency

Be thankful

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma/GED is required. Previous courses in Culinary Arts are strongly preferred or three years of experience with cooking/baking in a commercial setting or a combination of education, work and supervisory experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must have demonstrable knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office in a Windows environment, with a capacity to master company specific software.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES

Current Serv-Safe Manager Certified or obtained within 90 days of hire.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work with minimal supervision

Effective oral and written communication skills

Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills

Superior communication and interpersonal skills

Communicate in a respectful and professional manner with residents, families, co-workers and leadership staff at the community

Developed organizational skills

Ability to problem solve and demonstrate good judgement

Team oriented self-starter with demonstrated ability to accept direction and work well with supervisor

Promote teamwork by working with coworkers in a positive and cooperative manner

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand – Frequently

Walk – Frequently

Sit – Occasionally

Reach outward – Frequently

Reach above shoulder – Occasionally

Climb – Occasionally

Squat or Kneel – Occasionally

Bend – Frequently

Twist – Frequently

Lift/Carry/Transfer

1. lbs. or less – Frequently
2. 20 lbs. – Frequently

21-50 lbs. – Occasionally

51-100 lbs. – N/A

Over 100 lbs.– N/A

Push/Pull

1. lbs. or less – Frequently
2. 20 lbs. – Frequently

21-50 lbs. – Occasionally

51-100 lbs. – N/A

Over 100 lbs. – N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

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