Executive Chef

The Palace; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in luxury senior living seeks an Executive Chef for their brand new community. This role is pivotal in planning and executing upscale culinary experiences for residents and events. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-volume cooking, exceptional menu planning skills, and a strong commitment to food quality and safety. Join a team that values creativity and excellence in culinary arts, and make a significant impact in enhancing the dining experience for seniors. If you are passionate about food and service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of high volume cooking experience in a resort or fine dining.
• Knowledge of a variety of regional cooking styles.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and supervise all food services for the community.
• Ensure proper meal service to maintain quality and nutritional value.

Skills

High volume cooking

Menu planning

Food safety standards

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Culinary School Certification

Job description

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Luxury Senior Living Communities

In Coral Gables, Kendall & Homestead

Is looking for

Executive Chef

for its

Brand New Palace at Weston

An Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community

16025 Emerald Street, Weston, FL

Winner of Gallup's Great Workplace Award

The #1 Priority of this position is…

To plan, direct, supervise & execute all the food services of the community.

Plan menus, purchasing, production coordination and service to residents, employees & large events.

• Prepare food items according to daily production schedule utilizing standardized recipes & specialized diets.
• Assign and coordinate work for kitchen personnel.
• Coordinate food handling, cooking schedules & cooking methods to assure an upscale culinary experience.
• Ensure proper service of meals to conserve nutritional value, flavor, appearance & quality.
• Supervise the cooks, prep cooks & dishwasher staff.
• Work closely with entertainment and activities directors to design & execute monthly events.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of high volume cooking experience in a resort, hotel or fine dining environment.
• Culinary School Certification preferred.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of regional cooking styles.
• Able to follow oral & written instructions in English. Spanish a plus
• Demonstrate good verbal communications & interpersonal skills in English. Spanish a plus.

The Ideal Candidate

• Polite, responsible, always on time, resourceful, very accurate and detail-oriented.
• Flexible as to work schedule. Must be available to work on weekends, holidays & in emergencies.
• Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.