Executive Chef: Lead Dining & Culinary Team

Holiday by Atria; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen and dining venue in our community. You will drive hospitality, manage day-to-day operations, and supervise the culinary team to deliver high-quality meals that meet residents' tastes.

You will interview, train, and develop staff, maintain budgets, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with all safety and health standards. This role acts as a manager on duty and collaborates with leadership to ensure exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Five+ years culinary experience in the hospitality industry.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or employees.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards.
• Basic computer skills – Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Position may require driving responsibilities and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen and dining operations.
• Interview, hire, train, develop, and performance-manage assigned staff.
• Maintain monthly and annual budgets for Culinary Services with spend documentation.
• Maintain inventory of kitchen supplies, small wares, and tableware.
• Ensure purchasing standards and vendor relationships.
• Ensure food is prepared, stored, and served to company standards and laws.
• Meet residents/families to maintain high satisfaction levels.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver high levels of customer service and marketing efforts.
• Act as manager on duty as required.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Organization & Time Management

Problem Solving for Dissatisfied Patr

Food Handler Permit

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Atria is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen and dining venue in our community. You will drive hospitality, manage day-to-day operations, and supervise the culinary team to deliver high-quality meals that meet residents' tastes.

You will interview, train, and develop staff, maintain budgets, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with all safety and health standards. This role acts as a manager on duty and collaborates with leadership to ensure exceptional service.