Chef Manager | Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation | Benefits

Asbury Communities; Gaithersburg (MD); Sur place; USD 57 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K with match

PTO and paid holidays

Résumé du poste

Asbury Communities in Gaithersburg, MD seeks an experienced Chef Manager to lead our culinary team in delivering high-quality food and service within a continuing care community. You will oversee kitchen operations, mentor staff, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in professional culinary roles with at least 3 years in kitchen supervision, strong cost-control experience, and proficiency with kitchen software and POS systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional culinary experience with a minimum of 3 years in a kitchen management or supervisory role.
• Proven expertise in food preparation, cooking techniques, and menu development.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety regulations, health codes, and sanitation standards.
• Proficiency in inventory management, cost control, and budget analysis.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with kitchen management software and POS systems.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent food safety certification (preferred).
• Experience with vendor management and food cost analysis (preferred).
• Knowledge of scheduling software and staff management systems (preferred).

Responsabilités

• Oversee all daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure consistency and quality standards.
• Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff, providing constructive feedback and fostering professional development.
• Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to optimize costs while maintaining product quality.
• Develop and customize menus in collaboration with executive leadership, considering seasonal ingredients and operational capabilities.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations, health codes, and company food handling protocols.
• Monitor and control food costs, portion sizes, and waste to maintain profitability targets.
• Conduct regular quality control inspections and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Schedule kitchen staff efficiently to meet operational demands and maintain labor cost objectives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment in compliance with all health and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Analyze kitchen performance metrics and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Connaissances

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food safety & sanitation

Inventory management

Cost control & budgeting

Staff training & mentoring

Vendor management

Kitchen management software

ServSafe certification

Outils

Kitchen management software

POS systems

Description du poste

Asbury Communities in Gaithersburg, MD seeks an experienced Chef Manager to lead our culinary team in delivering high-quality food and service within a continuing care community. You will oversee kitchen operations, mentor staff, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in professional culinary roles with at least 3 years in kitchen supervision, strong cost-control experience, and proficiency with kitchen software and POS systems.