Executive Chef

NEXDINE Hospitality; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Various supplemental insurances

Job summary

A dining service provider in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a Full-Time Executive Chef. The role involves developing and executing culinary results, managing culinary and financial operations, and overseeing staff within a Senior Living Community. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in food service management, with required certifications in ServSafe and Allergen Awareness. The position offers a competitive salary of $65,000 and various employee benefits, including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid vacation time.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in food service management specifically corporate dining.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Allergen Awareness Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute culinary results to exceed customer expectations.
• Manage culinary and financial operations to meet service and presentation standards.
• Oversee and manage an hourly staff.

Skills

Food service management

Client relationship management

Menu writing

Cost control

Team training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary School degree or 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: Full-Time Executive Chef

Location: Tulsa, OK

Schedule: Full time

Salary: $65,000.00

Job 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.

Culinary

• Manage menu writing and cycle of cost control utilizing appropriate recipes and costing measures
• Responsible for the quality of all food products and ensure that standards are met
• Responsible for all aspects of food production, execution and presentation
• Oversight of all aspects of catering operations

Operations

• Responsible for maintaining vendor partner relationships
• Purchasing of all food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation ensuring quality control practices are in place for receiving all products
• Receiving food and supplies - must be able to lift items up to 40 pounds
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services, including all essential functions of payroll processing
• Ensure company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, uniform guidelines and productivity are maintained
• Manage client relationships to maintain client satisfaction and account retention

Financial

• Manage department controllable expenses (P&L) including food costs, labor, supplies, uniforms and equipment, specific to budgetary guidelines
• Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs
• Responsible for inventory management
• Submit financial reporting to the corporate office

People

• Responsible for people management to include, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, termination, review process, and management of unit staff
• Instruct, train and supervise cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food
• Provide excellent customer service to include being attentive, approachable, greeting and thanking customers

Required Education And Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years' experience in food service management specifically corporate dining

Required Eligibility Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification
• Allergen Awareness Certification

Preferred Education And Experience

• Culinary School degree or certificate
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Past Experience within Senior Living a Plus

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Many supplemental insurances
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus various perks!

Pay Frequency

• Paid Weekly - Direct Deposit