Executive Chef

Holiday by Atria; Lenexa (KS); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Atria is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen and dining venue in our community. You will drive hospitality, manage day-to-day operations, and supervise the culinary team to deliver high-quality meals that meet residents' tastes.

You will interview, train, and develop staff, maintain budgets, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with all safety and health standards. This role acts as a manager on duty and collaborates with leadership to ensure exceptional service.

Qualifikationen

• Five+ years culinary experience in the hospitality industry.
• 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, and Excel.
• Position may require driving responsibilities and a valid driver's license.

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen and dining operations.
• Interview, hire, train, develop, and performance-manage assigned staff.
• Maintain monthly and annual budgets for Culinary Services with spend documentation.
• Maintain inventory of kitchen supplies, small wares, and tableware.
• Ensure purchasing standards and vendor relationships.
• Ensure food is prepared, stored, and served to company standards and laws.
• Meet residents/families to maintain high satisfaction levels.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver high levels of customer service and marketing efforts.
• Act as manager on duty as required.

Kenntnisse

Culinary Experience

Organization & Time Management

Problem Solving for Dissatisfied Patr

Food Handler Permit

Basic Computer Skills

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

At Atria, we believe our employees deserve the opportunity to flourish at work and in life. Through Flourish at Atria, our comprehensive benefits program, we offer resources and opportunities designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

• Medical, dental, life, and vision coverage options
• Paid holidays & PTO
• 401(k) employer match
• Career development, including tuition reimbursement (US-based communities), professional training programs, and mentoring opportunities
• Employee recognition programs, referral programs, and employee discounts
• Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification

To us, flourishing means more than having a job. It means having access to resources and opportunities that support you as a whole person. Join Atria and discover a career where you can make a difference while building a future of your own.

• Five (5) or more years Culinary Experience in the 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.
• Position may require driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle).
• Must possess valid driver's license.
• Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Company motor vehicle policy standards.

In the role of Executive Chef, you are responsible for the day-to-day operations and staffing for the kitchen and dining venue in the community. You drive a culture of hospitality and ensure that residents’ tastes are indulged and their suggestions implemented. You act as a manager on duty as required.

• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, developing, and performance managing assigned staff. This includes scheduling of hours, breaks, and meal periods.
• Maintain monthly and annual budgets for the Culinary Services department, including producing written documentation of monthly spend on food, supplies, and labor.
• 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.
• Ensure that all food is prepared, stored, and served according to Company standards and legal requirements.
• Meet regularly with residents and family members to confirm that high satisfaction levels are maintained.
• Work with staff to ensure that they have a clear understanding of how to provide high levels of customer service.
• Confirm that the front of house and back of house staff work closely together to deliver a food product that exceeds the resident’s and/or other guests’ expectations.
• Work with community leadership and front-line staff to obtain and maintain department customer satisfaction and department of health survey levels at or above designated scores.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation and submission of reports and invoices regarding budget and other responsibilities as required by the community and the Company.
• Maintain employee satisfaction and engagement scores at or above the Company standard.
• Delegate tasks to all staff so that the kitchen and dining areas are maintained at the highest levels of cleanliness and quality at all times.
• Conduct and participate in department meetings, in-services, and pre-meal stand ups.
• Ensure that all staff use and maintain equipment properly to avoid injury, damage, and costly repairs.
• Assist in planning, preparation, and execution of Engage Life events, special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Work closely with the Community Sales team and community staff to market the community.
• Ensure that the kitchen and restaurant staff understand Company expectations and first impression requirements.
• Act as a manager on duty as required.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.