Executive Chef - Lead Kitchen, Budgets & Guest Experience

Atria Senior Living; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Atria Senior Living in Columbia, SC seeks an Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations and staff in our community dining venue. You’ll drive hospitality, ensure residents’ tastes are met, and act as manager on duty as needed.

You will interview, hire, train, and develop team members, manage budgets for Culinary Services, control inventory, and partner with vendors to maintain high standards and compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of culinary experience in hospitality.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law.
• Must possess valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, train, develop, and performance manage assigned staff, including scheduling.
• Maintain monthly and annual budgets for Culinary Services, including spend on food and labor.
• Maintain inventory of kitchen supplies and equipment; ensure vendor relationships.
• Ensure food is prepared, stored and served to Company standards and health rules.
• Meet with residents/families to ensure high satisfaction and service levels.
• Work with staff to deliver high levels of customer service and teamwork.

Skills

Culinary experience

Staff management

Budget management

Time management

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word/Outlook/Excel

Job description

Atria Senior Living in Columbia, SC seeks an Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations and staff in our community dining venue. You’ll drive hospitality, ensure residents’ tastes are met, and act as manager on duty as needed.

You will interview, hire, train, and develop team members, manage budgets for Culinary Services, control inventory, and partner with vendors to maintain high standards and compliance with health regulations.