Executive Chef — Dining Ops & Team Leader

Atria Senior Living, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living, Inc. is seeking an Executive Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen and dining operations in the community. You will manage staffing, training, and performance, drive hospitality, and ensure residents' tastes are met with high service standards.

You will oversee budgets, purchasing, vendor relationships, and compliance with food safety rules, while collaborating with residents, families, and leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• GED is required; culinary degree or chef certification preferred.
• Five or more years of culinary experience in hospitality.
• Experience supervising staff and working in a team.
• Food handlers permit and HACCP may be required by law.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; detail oriented.
• Basic computer skills: Word, Outlook, Excel; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen and dining operations and staffing.
• Interview, hire, train, develop, and manage staff performance.
• Maintain budgets for Culinary Services and document spend.
• Ensure procurement standards and vendor relationships are strong.
• Verify food handling, storage, and service meet company standards and law.
• Meet with residents/families to ensure high satisfaction levels.
• Coordinate with staff to deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Vendor relations

Food safety

English communication

Operational planning

Education

GED

Culinary Arts Degree

Chef Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Atria Senior Living, Inc. is seeking an Executive Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen and dining operations in the community. You will manage staffing, training, and performance, drive hospitality, and ensure residents' tastes are met with high service standards.

You will oversee budgets, purchasing, vendor relationships, and compliance with food safety rules, while collaborating with residents, families, and leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences.