Executive Chef - Lead Kitchen & Resident Dining Excellence

Atria Senior Living, Inc.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Mentoring

Employee discounts

Job summary

Atria Senior Living, Inc. in Lenexa, Kansas, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen and dining operations in our community. You will drive hospitality, ensure resident satisfaction, and manage staff on a daily basis.

Responsibilities include hiring and training, budgeting for culinary services, inventory control, vendor relations, and ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with the community leadership to deliver outstanding meals and service.

Qualifications

• Five (5) or more 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.
• May require driving responsibilities with Company vehicle or own vehicle.
• Must possess valid driver's license and comply with motor vehicle policy.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing, hiring, training, developing, and performance managing assigned staff; scheduling hours, breaks, and meals.
• Maintain monthly and annual budgets for the Culinary Services department, including documentation of spend.
• Maintain inventory of kitchen supplies, small wares, and table ware.
• Ensure purchasing standards and vendor relationships are maintained.
• Ensure all food is prepared, stored and served according to Company standards and legal requirements.
• Meet residents and family members to confirm high satisfaction levels.
• Work with staff to provide high levels of customer service.
• Coordinate front of house and back of house for exceptional dining experiences.

Skills

Culinary experience

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Food safety

Basic computer skills

Driving

Driver's license

Motor vehicle policy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Atria Senior Living, Inc. in Lenexa, Kansas, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen and dining operations in our community. You will drive hospitality, ensure resident satisfaction, and manage staff on a daily basis.

Responsibilities include hiring and training, budgeting for culinary services, inventory control, vendor relations, and ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with the community leadership to deliver outstanding meals and service.