Executive Chef

Compass Group; Palmyra (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations and enhance customer satisfaction. This role involves overseeing daily kitchen activities, ensuring high-quality food production, and managing a talented team. Ideal candidates will have a strong culinary background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. Join a company that values creativity and teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact the community and elevate dining standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for a culinary leader ready to make a difference in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
• Hands-on chef experience required with knowledge of food trends and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary production ensuring food quality and safety.
• Manage department expenses and develop departmental budget.
• Enhance service quality through communication and coaching.

Skills

Culinary Management

Food Safety Standards

Menu Development

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Financial Acumen

Education

A.S. degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morrison Living

Salary: $70,000.00 - $72,000.00

Other Forms of Compensation:

Driven by our passion for hospitality and culinary excellence, Morrison Living has built community through dining experiences for over a century. Our culture emphasizes delivering exceptional service and being the best part of someone's day. Our team’s dedication to these principles makes us an industry leader and an employer of choice for hospitality professionals.

We believe everything we do is more meaningful when served with care. Our team’s culinary artistry and commitment are nurtured through training, development, and recognition. Join us to discover how we build community one meal at a time.

Job Summary:

We seek an inspirational and organized leader, ready to actively participate in daily kitchen operations including recruiting, training, and food preparation. The Executive Chef will showcase culinary talents by delivering high-quality food and developing the onsite staff. The role involves improving resident, employee, and client satisfaction while maximizing financial performance, ensuring budget adherence, and following safety and sanitation protocols.

Leading Culinary Operations:

1. Lead daily culinary production, ensuring food quality, presentation, safety, sanitation, productivity, and profitability.
2. Determine food presentation styles and create decorative displays.
3. Guide menu development based on product availability, including seasonal or special ingredients.
4. Source fresh ingredients, monitor produce and meat freshness.
5. Ensure consistency in food seasoning, portioning, and appearance.
6. Research customer preferences to develop menus with local flavors.
7. Prepare and cook a variety of foods, including for special events.
8. Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
9. Supervise and coordinate food preparation staff activities.
10. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
11. Provide guidance, set performance standards, and monitor staff performance.
12. Communicate safety procedures clearly and monitor adherence.
13. Maintain high standards of raw and cooked food quality.
14. Follow and enforce food safety and sanitation guidelines.
15. Manage purchasing, receiving, and storage of food supplies.

Business & Financial Acumen:

1. Contribute to business strategy aligned with client’s mission, vision, and values.
2. Manage department expenses, including food costs, supplies, uniforms, and equipment.
3. Develop and enforce purchasing and receiving procedures.
4. Analyze financial data to adjust plans, labor, and costs.
5. Develop and manage departmental budget, monitoring costs regularly.
6. Identify revenue opportunities and potential issues.
7. Control costs and oversee inventory and purchasing.
8. Schedule staff based on forecasted needs.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service:

1. Create resident satisfaction through staff training and resource provision.
2. Maintain professional demeanor and engage positively with residents and staff.
3. Enhance service quality through communication and coaching.
4. Support service behaviors that exceed expectations.
5. Empower employees to deliver excellent service, providing ongoing training.
6. Foster genuine hospitality and teamwork.
7. Seek feedback and develop strategies for service improvement.
8. Review satisfaction data to identify improvement areas.
9. Handle guest concerns promptly and effectively.

Team Building and Management:

1. Lead regular team meetings.
2. Establish performance, budget, and team goals.
3. Solicit employee feedback and address concerns.
4. Implement strategies to promote team engagement.
5. Ensure fair treatment and equitable practices.
6. Provide necessary training and tools for job responsibilities.
7. Communicate expectations and provide ongoing feedback.
8. Offer coaching and counseling to support performance and development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience is a plus.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations preferred.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Knowledge of food trends, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software.
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs.
• ServSafe certification highly desirable.

Apply now to Morrison Living!

Morrison Living is part of Compass Group USA.

Learn more about the Compass story

We offer many benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid time off, and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with applicable laws.