Executive Chef

Experience Senior Living; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

STD/LTD

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Paid holidays

PTO 20 days

Job summary

Experience Senior Living seeks a Director of Culinary Services/Executive Chef to lead a dynamic culinary team within a senior living community in Akron. The role focuses on delivering fine dining experiences while maintaining high resident satisfaction and strong leadership across kitchen and dining operations.

You will oversee budgeting, menu development, vendor relations, and staff performance, ensuring compliance with health codes and company standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years culinary experience in fine dining or hospitality.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or employees.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Able to build positive relationships with team members, coworkers and residents.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Culinary Services team, including scheduling, performance reviews, hiring and corrective action.
• Meet with residents and families to maintain high satisfaction levels.
• Collaborate with restaurant manager to deliver high levels of service and fine dining experiences.
• Ensure front of house and back of house work together to exceed expectations.
• Work across kitchen and dining room stations as needed.
• Manage budgets and monthly spend on food, supplies, and labor.
• Develop recipes and menus based on resident preferences and budgets.
• Maintain equipment and inventory; manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Budget management

Team supervision

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

The Experience Senior Living Team is comprised of dynamic professionals that are fueled by their passion to empower people as they grow older to live life to the fullest. They are creators, architects, nurses, researchers, programmers, marketers, facilitators, developers, investors, and caregivers, all focused on making a positive impact on the lives of residents, their families and team members.

We are looking for a Director of Culinary Services/Executive Chef to join our amazing team!

Responsibilities

• Responsibly manages and supervises all Culinary Services team members including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review (including input on pay adjustments), hiring and corrective action consistent with company policy
• Meet regularly with residents and family members to confirm that high satisfaction levels are maintained.
• Work with the restaurant manager or coordinator so that he/she has a clear understanding of how to provide high levels of customer service and how to create a fine dining experience
• Confirm that the front of house and back of house team members work closely together to deliver a food product that exceeds the residents and/or guests' expectations
• Assist Kitchen and Restaurant team members with back and front of the house operations as needed. This includes the ability to work all stations in the kitchen and/or dining room if needed
• Work with the Executive Director and team members to obtain high Customer Satisfaction.
• Delegate tasks to all team members so that the kitchen and restaurant areas are maintained at the highest levels of cleanliness and quality at all times.
• Ensuring that all food is prepared, stored, and served according to Company standards and with state and/or local health code requirements.
• Maintain Employee Satisfaction at all times
• Interview and hire team members for the Culinary Services department.
• Conduct and participate in monthly department meetings/in-services
• Able to understand and maintain monthly and annual budgets for the Culinary Services department including producing written documentation of monthly spend on food, supplies, and labor
• Work with the team members and residents in the planning and development of recipes and menus based on resident likes and dislikes and monthly budgets
• Ensure that all team members use and maintain equipment properly to avoid damage and costly repairs
• Maintain the appropriate inventory of kitchen supplies, small wares and table ware
• Responsible for ensuring that purchasing standards are maintained and that appropriate vendors are used at all times. Maintain strong and positive relationships with all vendors
• Responsible for planning, preparation and execution of Life Enrichment events, special events, banquets, and themed meals
• Work closely with the Director of Sales and community team members to market the community via culinary demos and road shows
• Ensure that the kitchen and restaurant team members understand company expectations and first impression requirements
• May perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Five (5) or more years culinary experience in the fine dining or hospitality industry
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or employees
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards
• Basic Computer skills - Microsoft word, Outlook, and Excel
• Able to build positive and strong relationships with team members, coworkers and residents.
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Focused and dedicated to providing excellent customer service
• Able to multitask
• Ability to delegate and hold team members accountable efficiently and respectfully
• Ability to work varied schedules to include weekends, evenings, and holidays

Benefits

We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years.