Executive Chef

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Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Employee assistance program

On the Bus Line with discounted bus票

Employee discount program

Employee appreciation bonuses

Free employee meals and parking

Optional Daily Pay – Work today, get 9

Job summary

The Cypress of Charlotte is recruiting for an Executive Chef to lead our dining program at our Life Plan Community in Charlotte, NC. This role oversees kitchen operations, menu development, and adherence to dietary standards while maintaining a positive, courteous environment for staff and residents.

Responsibilities include supervising shifts, training staff, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and promoting teamwork to deliver high-quality meals in a resort-style setting.

Qualifications

Minimum of five years' experience as an executive or sous chef in hospitality.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong math and measurement skills.
Post-secondary coursework in restaurant management, nutrition, or related field; degree preferred.
Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English.

Responsibilities

Supervises kitchen personnel on all shifts, staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, and evaluation of kitchen staff.
Develops menus and assures implementation of these menus; maintains high-quality food service for residents and Health Center dining rooms.
Ensures F&B meets all standards per Health Survey process and trains staff accordingly.
Provides on-the-job training for food preparation and kitchen staff.
Ensures policies and procedures are followed with safe work practices including SDS, infection control and Disaster Plan.
Develops work assignments for kitchen personnel and monitors standards.
Promotes teamwork within the department and with other departments for smooth operations.
Supervises production, sanitation and service to residents and Health Center.

Skills

Five years' experience as executive/su

Interpersonal and communication skills

English proficiency

Math and measurements

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

Schedule: 40 Hours per week, 10-hour shifts, includes weekends and holidays

Location: Charlotte, NC 28210

Who We Are:

At The Cypress of Charlotte, we offer more than just a workplace - we offer a vibrant, resort-style environment where meaningful work meets a strong sense of community. As Charlotte’s premier Life Plan Community, nestled on 65 scenic acres in SouthPark, The Cypress blends luxury living with compassionate care. Our team is made up of talented, diverse professionals who are deeply committed to making a positive impact every day. If you're looking for a warm, supportive setting where your contributions are valued and your work truly matters, The Cypress of Charlotte is a place where you can thrive!

What We Offer:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Employee assistance program
On the Bus Line with discounted bus tickets
Employee discount program
Employee appreciation bonuses
Free employee meals and parking
Optional Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today
An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun!

Position Summary:

The Cypress of Charlotte is recruiting for a hospitality focused Executive Chef to join our team! This position is responsible for the overall coordination of food preparation, cooking and baking activities, dietary standards, the quality and nutritional value of foods prepared and maintaining a positive, courteous work environment for staff and residents.

Primary Responsibilities:

Supervises kitchen personnel on all shifts, staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, and evaluation of kitchen staff. Selects, trains, evaluates and recommends/carries out discipline to all kitchen personnel.
Develops menus and assures implementation of these menus. Maintains a high-quality food service program for the resident and Health Center dining rooms.
Ensures that the Food and Beverage department meets all standards in accordance with State and Federal Health Survey process. Ensures F&B personnel is trained in and carry out efforts in this process.
Assures staff education is provided to kitchen employees in accordance with the staff education program. Provides on-the-job training for food preparation and kitchen employees.
Ensures all policies and procedures are followed in accordance with safe work practices, including but not limited to, SDS information, infection control, universal precautions and the Disaster Plan Manual.
Develops work assignments for all kitchen personnel, assigning special jobs and spot checking work to insure standards are met.
Promotes team work within the department and between department to ensure smooth operations and quality service to resident, co-workers and guests.
Supervises production, sanitation and food service to apartment residents and Health Center residents.
Ensures that all food production, storage and service areas are maintained in accordance with all local, federal and state regulations.

Qualifications:

A minimum of five years’ experience as an executive chef or sous chef in a hotel, restaurant, club or other similar institution.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, solid mathematical background and an understanding of measurements and conversions.
Post-Secondary Courses in Restaurant Management Nutrition or related field. Degree or Certificate from a culinary institute preferred.
Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.

Drug-free workplace.

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