Executive Chef

NexDine; Endwell (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus eligibility

Generous compensation & benefits

Health, dental & vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid time off: vacation, holidays, and

Sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities

Employee perks and rewards

Job summary

NexDine seeks an Executive Chef in Endwell, NY, to lead culinary operations within a Senior Living Community. You will develop menus, manage cost controls, and ensure top-quality food presentation while overseeing hourly staff and delivering outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities include vendor management, safety and sanitation compliance, and client relationship oversight. Strong leadership and 3–5 years in corporate dining preferred; ServSafe and allergen certifications required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; culinary school degree/certificate preferred.
• 3–5 years' experience in food service management, corporate dining preferred.
• ServSafe Certification required; Allergen Awareness Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute culinary results to exceed customer expectations within a Senior Living Community.
• Oversee food production, presentation, and catering operations.
• Manage vendor relationships and purchasing to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Lead and develop hourly kitchen staff and ensure safety, sanitation, and productivity standards.
• Control department expenses and analyze recipes for pricing.

Skills

People management

Customer service

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary school degree/certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Who We Are:NEXDINE Hospitality’s family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services to businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior living, and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed programs. The NEXDINE Experience is responsive, transparent, and authentic. Learn more at www.NEXDINE.com.Job Details:Position: Executive ChefLocation: Endwell, NYSchedule: Full timeSalary: $80,000-$90,000/yrPay Frequency: Weekly - Direct DepositWhat We Offer You:Relocation Assistance ProvidedBonus Eligibility!Generous Compensation & Benefits PackageHealth, Dental & Vision InsuranceCompany-Paid Life Insurance401(k) Savings PlanPaid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick TimeEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Career Growth OpportunitiesVarious Employee Perks and RewardsJob Summary:The Executive Chef reports to the General Manager/Chef Director and is responsible for developing and executing culinary results to exceed customer expectations within a Senior Living Community. The Executive Chef oversees and manages culinary and financial operations to meet service, production, and presentation standards. The Executive Chef applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food. In addition, the Executive Chef will be responsible for client relationship management and overseeing and developing an hourly staff.Essential Functions and Key Tasks:Culinary:Manage menu writing and cycle of cost control utilizing appropriate recipes and costing measuresResponsible for the quality of all food products and ensure that standards are metResponsible for all aspects of food production, execution and presentationOversight of all aspects of catering operationsOperations:Responsible for maintaining vendor partner relationshipsPurchasing of all food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation ensuring quality control practices are in place for receiving all productsReceiving food and supplies - must be able to lift items up to 40 poundsDetermine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services, including all essential functions of payroll processingEnsure company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, uniform guidelines and productivity are maintainedManage client relationships to maintain client satisfaction and account retentionFinancial:Manage department controllable expenses (P&L) including food costs, labor, supplies, uniforms and equipment, specific to budgetary guidelinesAnalyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costsResponsible for inventory managementSubmit financial reporting to the corporate officePeople:Responsible for people management to include, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, termination, review process, and management of unit staffInstruct, train and supervise cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of foodProvide excellent customer service to include being attentive, approachable, greeting and thanking customersRequired Education and Experience:High School diploma or equivalent3-5 years' experience in food service management specifically corporate diningRequired Eligibility Qualifications:ServSafe CertificationAllergen Awareness CertificationPreferred Education and Experience:Culinary School degree or certificateMicrosoft Office SuitePast Experience within Senior Living a Plus