Executive Chef - Community Dining & Team Leadership

Atria Senior Living; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living in Burlington, NC seeks an Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen and dining operations within the community. You will drive hospitality culture, ensure resident tastes are met, and serve as manager on duty when needed.

Responsibilities include hiring and developing staff, budgeting for Culinary Services, inventory control, vendor relations, and enforcing safety and quality standards. You’ll also engage with residents to sustain high satisfaction and coordinate events.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of culinary experience.
• Strong organization and time management required.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing, hiring, training, developing, and performance managing assigned staff.
• Maintain monthly and annual budgets for the Culinary Services department, including spend documents.
• Maintain inventory of kitchen supplies, small wares, and table ware.
• Ensure purchasing standards and vendor relationships are maintained.
• Ensure food is prepared, stored, and served to standards and legal requirements.
• Meet regularly with residents and family to ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver high levels of customer service.
• Coordinate front-of-house and back-of-house to exceed expectations.
• Plan Engage Life events, special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Market the community with Community Sales and staff.

Skills

Culinary experience

Organization & time management

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Atria Senior Living in Burlington, NC seeks an Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen and dining operations within the community. You will drive hospitality culture, ensure resident tastes are met, and serve as manager on duty when needed.

Responsibilities include hiring and developing staff, budgeting for Culinary Services, inventory control, vendor relations, and enforcing safety and quality standards. You’ll also engage with residents to sustain high satisfaction and coordinate events.