EXECUTIVE CHEF I

CCL Hospitality Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Executive Chef I who will lead culinary operations with a focus on exceptional food quality and service. This role requires a hands-on leader who can inspire and train kitchen staff while ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage budgets and food costs effectively. Join a team that values its members and is committed to delivering outstanding hospitality experiences in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in culinary management and kitchen operations.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation practices.
• Ability to develop and implement effective menu strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations and ensure food quality and safety.
• Manage department budget and control food costs effectively.
• Foster a culture of exceptional customer service and team engagement.

Skills

Culinary Management

Food Safety and Sanitation

Menu Development

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Customer Service

Education

A.S. in Culinary Arts

5+ years of Culinary Management Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Join to apply for the EXECUTIVE CHEF I role at CCL Hospitality Group

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000

With people as our core and a deep commitment to exceptional hospitality, CCL Hospitality Group has a philosophy rooted in caring for the individuals who care for our guests. Our most significant competitive advantage is our team members. We constantly strive to strengthen our service culture. Every team member knows they matter and owns a stake in our success, delivering hospitality excellence.

With four distinct operating companies—Morrison Living, Unidine, Coreworks, and The Hub—we are shaping the industry’s future leaders with a culture of service focused on elevated hospitality for community living across the country. Join us and discover how we drive mutual success that leaves lasting impressions.

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CCL is a member of Compass Group USA

Job Summary

An inspirational and organized leader who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves to ensure the overall success of daily kitchen operations including recruiting, training, and food preparation. The Executive Chef will showcase culinary talents through the delivery of show-quality food through personal involvement in task performance while developing and empowering the onsite staff. Works to continually improve resident, employee, and client satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. Will deliver on company objectives by ensuring monthly budget, food and labor costs are met, and the safe handling of food by following safety & sanitation protocols.

Leading Culinary Operation

• Lead daily culinary production in preparation and production of meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, cost controls and overall profitability.
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
• Provide direction on menu development based on product availability; create distinctive specials that incorporate seasonal or special ingredients.
• Seek out sources for fresh food; monitor all produce and meat for freshness.
• Maintain product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portion, and appearance of food.
• Research customer preferences and develop a menu which incorporates local foods and flavors.
• Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation standards.
• Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Communicate the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.
• Monitor the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Follow and enforce food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.

Business & Financial Acumen

• Participate in the development and implementation of business strategies for the community which are aligned with the client’s overall mission, vision, values, and strategies.
• Manage department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms, and equipment.
• Develop and implement guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas.
• Analyze financial and operational information on an ongoing basis to adjust business plans, labor requirements, and operating costs.
• Develop, implement, and manage the department's budget; continually analyze, forecast, monitor, and control the labor and food costs to meet/exceed management/budget objectives.
• Identify major revenue and expense opportunities and possible problems.
• Control food cost, labor, and other expenses; monitor actual versus budgeted expenses.
• Oversee the food inventory, purchasing, control, and disbursement of all food supplies.
• Schedule staff based on forecasted volumes.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Create 100% resident satisfaction by providing team members with the training and resources they need to maximize engagement and deliver top-tier service.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance while engaging with residents and community staff.
• Improve service by understanding guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and coaching.
• Support service behaviors that exceed expectations for customer satisfaction and retention.
• Empower employees to provide excellent customer service, establishing clear expectations and ongoing training.
• Ensure employees demonstrate genuine hospitality and teamwork consistently.
• Seek opportunities to enhance the customer experience through resident feedback and strategic improvements.
• Review resident satisfaction data to identify and implement improvements.
• Respond to and resolve guest problems and complaints.

Team Building And Management

• Lead regular team member meetings.
• Establish goals including performance, budget, and team objectives.
• Gather employee feedback, maintain an open-door policy, and review satisfaction results to address concerns.
• Develop strategies to support team engagement and ensure fair treatment.
• Provide necessary training and tools for team members to perform effectively.
• Communicate performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Offer coaching and counseling to help team members reach their full potential.

Preferred Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training.
• Extensive catering experience is a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends focusing on quality, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and internet.
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Associate Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fair treatment for all applicants and associates, regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected classifications. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. This job description is not exhaustive and may be modified based on business needs. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.