Executive Chef

StoryPoint Group; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

StoryPoint Group in Jackson, TN, is seeking a Culinary Manager to oversee all aspects of the culinary and dining department. The role requires a focus on providing exceptional dining experiences, training culinary staff, and managing food costs effectively.

The ideal candidate will possess a culinary degree, a minimum of four years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. Join us in ensuring 100% resident satisfaction while leading a dynamic culinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related culinary degree required.
• Minimum of four years of culinary management experience.
• Proven leadership and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of culinary and dining department.
• Achieve resident satisfaction through quality presentation.
• Hire, train, and coach culinary staff.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Time management

Menu development

Culinary management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the culinary and dining department, including retail sales, special events planning, food costs and inventory control, safety and sanitation, and maintaining resident, customer, and employee satisfaction.

• Achieve 100% resident satisfaction through plate presentation and taste. Circulates dining rooms at meal times daily for resident feedback.
• Establish presentation techniques and ensure quality standards.
• Hire, coach, train, inspire and direct culinary staff. Maintain proper scheduling and employee reviews.
• Develop Sous Chef and Lead Cook to take on additional leadership and management duties.
• Responsible for food control, labor costs, menu engineering, recipe creation, and standardization of recipe production to ensure consistency.
• Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance, safety, and sanitation policies are followed in the work areas.
• Oversee special catering events and offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate techniques.
• Consistently maintain a positive attitude, promoting positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests.
• Function as Manager on Duty as scheduled with site leadership team.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or related culinary degree.
• Certified Executive Chef preferred.
• Minimum four years of industry and culinary management experience.
• Demonstrated proven leadership abilities, commitment to customer service, and strong organization and time management skills.
• Previous experience and proficiency with menu development and pricing.
• Experience with all Microsoft Office applications.
• Culinary labor, food and small ware financial management experience required.

General Working Conditions

This position requires standing for long periods, communication with others, use of hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects, occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds, ability to read computer screens, moderate noise level, and occasional travel to different locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer.