Executive Chef

Atria Senior Living; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen and dining services for a residential community in Illinois. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure residents receive exceptional dining experiences aligned with company standards.

This role emphasizes hospitality, compliance with health regulations, and collaboration with community teams, with opportunities for advancement and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of culinary experience in hospitality.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen and dining operations.
• Interview, hire, train, and manage culinary staff.
• Maintain budgets for Culinary Services.
• Ensure food prepared and served to company standards.
• Monitor inventory and vendor relationships.
• Lead Engage Life events and community catering.
• Collaborate with Sales and staff to market the community.
• Ensure safety and compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Kitchen budgeting

Staff development

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Overview

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Community employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification.
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)

*Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Salary Range

Range from $60,000.00/yr - $69,000.00/yr, dependent on prior work history and experience