Executive Chef

Wingate Living; Cranston (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingate Living in the United States seeks an Executive Chef with strong hospitality experience to lead our culinary team in a luxury senior living community. You will oversee food procurement, production and service, ensuring exceptional quality and resident satisfaction.

The role requires budget awareness and cost-effective kitchen operations, plus supervisory experience. An Associate's degree in Culinary Arts and a recognized food safety course are preferred; proficiency with MS Office and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Minimum 3 years as fine-dining Executive Chef.
• Food safety course required.
• Proficient with Crandall menu system and MS Office.
• Detail oriented with strong supervisory skills.
• Experience in luxury senior living is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food procurement and production.
• Meet standards and manage budgets.
• Direct kitchen operations in a cost-effective way.
• Lead and develop the culinary team with clear communication.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Crandall menu system

Job description

A Career Built by Compassion & Care.

We invite you to experience a rewarding career at our luxury Assisted Living and Independent Senior Living Communities. Our residents enjoy 5-star service, state-of-the-art amenities, and the peace of mind with a full continuum of care campus. Our fine dining environment offers exceptional food with culinary ingenuity using fresh, seasonal foods that cater to our residents and their families.

We are seeking an Executive Chef with strong hospitality experience who will bring their expertise, creativity and leadership to our dynamic culinary team.

JOB PURPOSE: The Executive Chef oversees and directs all food procurement and production. Meeting or exceeding community food service standards at all times, adhering to budgetary requirements, and managing kitchen operations in a cost-effective manner, is expected.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Minimum of three years' experience as a fine dining Executive Chef.
• Successful completion of recognized food safety course required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as ability to learn and execute Crandall menu and production systems.
• Must be detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Supervisory and management experience preferred.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to facilitate small group presentations.
• Ability to work flexible hours required.
• Previous experience in high-end hospitality or luxury senior living environment preferred.