Executive Chef | Culinary Leader & Menu Architect

StoryPoint Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSail Investment Group is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee culinary and dining operations across our senior living communities. You will manage menu development, food costs, safety, sanitation and staff scheduling while delivering exceptional resident, family and guest satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor's or related culinary degree, four years of management experience, leadership and strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related culinary degree.
• Certified Executive Chef preferred.
• Minimum four years of industry and culinary management experience.
• Must demonstrates proven leadership abilities, commitment to customer service, and strong organization and time management skills.
• Must have previous experience and proficient with menu development and pricing.
• Must have experience in all Microsoft Office applications required.
• Culinary labor, food and small ware financial management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve 100% resident satisfaction through plate presentation and taste. Circulates dining rooms at meal times daily for resident feedback.
• Establish presentation techniques and ensure quality standards.
• Hire, coach, train, inspire and direct culinary staff. Maintain proper scheduling, employee reviews.
• Develop Sous Chef and Lead Cook to take on additional leadership and management duties.
• Directly responsible for food control, labor costs, menu engineering, recipe creation and standardization of recipe production to ensure consistency.
• Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance, proper safety and sanitation policies followed in the work areas.
• Oversee special catering events and offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques.
• Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Organization

Time management

Menu development & pricing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or related culinary degree

Certified Executive Chef preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CommonSail Investment Group is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee culinary and dining operations across our senior living communities. You will manage menu development, food costs, safety, sanitation and staff scheduling while delivering exceptional resident, family and guest satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor's or related culinary degree, four years of management experience, leadership and strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.