Executive Chef - Design Seasonal Menus & Lead Kitchen

Senior Resource Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Discounted meals

Referral bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Senior Resource Group in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced food service leader to oversee the community's kitchen and dining operations. You will manage the food service department, ensure high-quality meals, control costs, and maintain compliance with nutrition and safety standards.

You will lead menu development, staff training, and inventory, while coordinating with the Executive Director and corporate F&B teams to uphold SRG standards and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Five years supervisory experience required.
• Food service experience in hospitality, country club, or senior living industry preferred.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to develop, monitor, and adjust a budget.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in line with the community's operating and service philosophy.
• Maintains professional appearance and demeanor on duty.
• Monitors key operational indicators on a routine basis.
• Implements policies and procedures and standards of performance.
• Develops in-service training and ongoing staff training for high quality service.
• Participates in departmental and community meetings as directed by the Executive Director.
• Maintains confidentiality of information.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, federal, and accrediting standards and prepares for inspections.
• Directs activities of the food service department to provide quality service.
• Controls costs and manages the department budget.
• Oversees menu formulation, food preparation, purchasing, and sanitation standards.
• Selects and coaches kitchen staff; develops departmental education programs.
• Schedules kitchen staff to optimize quality and profitability.
• Maintains equipment maintenance and cleanliness.
• Manages food purchasing and inventory.
• Coordinates interdepartmental activities and provides management consultation on food service matters.
• Supervises kitchen and dining staff activities.
• Consults with physicians and dietary staff to meet resident nutritional needs.
• Formulates menus for special diets and ensures alignment with nutrition standards.
• Inspects meals for adherence to dietary restrictions and appearance.
• Collaborates with Executive Director to ensure compliance with standards and resident satisfaction.
• Establishes staffing schedules and monitors staffing levels.
• Responds to residents’ special needs and emphasizes safe food handling.
• Collaborates with Dining Room Manager for SRG service standards and corporate F&B alignment.
• Promotes Genuine Hospitality Program.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Report writing

Analytical math skills

Job description

Senior Resource Group in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced food service leader to oversee the community's kitchen and dining operations. You will manage the food service department, ensure high-quality meals, control costs, and maintain compliance with nutrition and safety standards.

You will lead menu development, staff training, and inventory, while coordinating with the Executive Director and corporate F&B teams to uphold SRG standards and resident satisfaction.