Executive Chef: Lead Hospitality Kitchen in Senior Living

Holiday by Atria; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Holiday by Atria in Knoxville seeks an Executive Chef to manage day-to-day kitchen and dining operations, lead staffing, and drive a culture of hospitality that enhances residents' dining experiences. You will oversee staffing, training, budgeting, and compliance with safety and quality standards to ensure exceptional service.

The role requires 5+ years of culinary experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coach teams.

Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years Culinary Experience in the hospitality industry.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (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 - Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing, hiring, training, developing, and performance managing assigned staff. This includes scheduling of hours, breaks, and meal periods.
• Maintain monthly and annual budgets for the Culinary Services department, including producing written documentation of monthly spend on food, supplies, and labor.
• Maintain the appropriate inventory of kitchen supplies, small wares, and table ware.
• Responsible for ensuring that purchasing standards are maintained and that appropriate vendors are used at all times. Maintain strong and positive relationships with all vendors.
• Ensure that all food is prepared, stored, and served according to Company standards and legal requirements.
• Meet regularly with residents and family members to confirm that high satisfaction levels are maintained.
• Work with staff to ensure that they have a clear understanding of how to provide high levels of customer service.
• Confirm that the front of house and back of house staff work closely together to deliver a food product that exceeds the resident’s and/or other guests’ expectations.
• Work with community leadership and front-line staff to obtain and maintain department customer satisfaction and department of health survey levels at or above designated scores.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation and submission of reports and invoices regarding budget and other responsibilities as required by the community and the Company.
• Maintain employee satisfaction and engagement scores at or above the Company standard.
• Delegate tasks to all staff so that the kitchen and dining areas are maintained at the highest levels of cleanliness and quality at all times.
• Conduct and participate in department meetings, in-services, and pre-meal stand ups.
• Ensure that all staff use and maintain equipment properly to avoid injury, damage, and costly repairs.
• Assist in planning, preparation, and execution of Engage Life events, special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Work closely with the Community Sales team and community staff to market the community.
• Ensure that the kitchen and restaurant staff understand Company expectations and first impression requirements.
• Act as a manager on duty as required.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Driving

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Holiday by Atria in Knoxville seeks an Executive Chef to manage day-to-day kitchen and dining operations, lead staffing, and drive a culture of hospitality that enhances residents' dining experiences. You will oversee staffing, training, budgeting, and compliance with safety and quality standards to ensure exceptional service.

The role requires 5+ years of culinary experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to coach teams.