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Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $67,600.00 - $93,100.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee assistance program
meal discounts

Job Description

This position is with an award-winning luxury Life Plan community known for combining exceptional living with outstanding culinary experiences. The community prides itself on creating an enriched lifestyle for its residents by offering diverse dining options that reflect both creativity and quality. It is a vibrant, engaging environment where culinary expertise is not just about food but also about fostering community connections and providing comfort through every meal. This luxury community has earned recognition for its commitment to excellence and its dedication to enhancing the lives of its residents through thoughtful services and amenities.

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Job Requirements

  • 7 plus years progressive supervisory position in a high-quality, scratch multi-venue kitchen environment
  • Ability to multi-task in a demanding environment and make independent decisions as needed
  • Current sanitation certification and any other federal, state, local required certification

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary Arts degree or professional chef certification preferred - CEC or CIA ProChef 3
  • Effective communication and leadership abilities
  • Ability to establish and maintain professional and positive relationships between kitchen, service staff and colleagues and influence performance and change through those relationships
  • Computer skills including MS Office, SharePoint, online training platforms, recipe and inventory control software, scheduling systems, web based purchasing platforms, sanitation dashboards, point of sale systems and email

Job Duties

  • Design globally inspired menus for a la carte dining, healthcare venues, catering, special events, and holidays
  • Collaborate with the pastry chef to develop desserts, breads, and pastries tailored to each venue
  • Champion a 100 percent scratch cooking philosophy across all food preparation
  • Implement 'a la minute' standards for all a la carte menu items
  • Oversee food production to ensure high-quality, visually appealing meals with minimal waste
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, Health Department, CMS, and Ecosure sanitation and safety standards
  • Source ingredients from local producers and vendors while balancing quality and cost
  • Maintain an electronic recipe and inventory database with accurate cost and nutritional data
  • Provide hands-on training and mentorship using platforms like LobsterInk, 360 Training, and Relias
  • Stay current with culinary trends and integrate them into menus and presentations
  • Build positive relationships with residents and respond to feedback professionally
  • Align team member schedules with volume demands and organizational policies
  • Manage documentation including performance reviews, training logs, scheduling, and inventory records
  • Monitor cleaning assignments and ensure proper equipment use and maintenance
  • Collaborate on annual capital equipment planning with Building Services and Food and Beverage leadership
  • Meet budget targets and provide monthly financial performance commentary
  • Lead and sustain a Quality Assurance Process Improvement initiative with team engagement

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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