Executive Chef - Luxury Senior Living, High-Volume Dining & Events

The Palace Group; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Palace Group’s Brand New Palace at Weston is seeking an Executive Chef to plan, direct, and supervise all food services for the community, residents, staff and events in Weston, FL.

You will coordinate menus, purchasing, production, and service, lead kitchen staff, ensure quality, and collaborate with activities directors to design monthly events. English proficiency required; Spanish a plus; culinary school certification preferred.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of high volume cooking experience in a resort, hotel or fine dining environment.
• Culinary School Certification preferred.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of regional cooking styles.
• Able to follow oral & written instructions in English. Spanish a plus.
• Demonstrate good verbal communications & interpersonal skills in English. Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus, purchasing, production coordination and service to residents, employees & large events.
• Prepare food items according to daily production schedule utilizing standardized recipes & specialized diets.
• Assign and coordinate work for kitchen personnel.
• Coordinate food handling, cooking schedules & cooking methods to assure an upscale culinary experience.
• Ensure proper service of meals to conserve nutritional value, flavor, appearance & quality.
• Supervise the cooks, prep cooks & dishwasher staff.
• Work closely with entertainment and activities directors to design & execute monthly events.

Skills

High-volume cooking

English communication

Team coordination

Multi-tasking

Education

Culinary School Certification

Job description

The Palace Group’s Brand New Palace at Weston is seeking an Executive Chef to plan, direct, and supervise all food services for the community, residents, staff and events in Weston, FL.

You will coordinate menus, purchasing, production, and service, lead kitchen staff, ensure quality, and collaborate with activities directors to design monthly events. English proficiency required; Spanish a plus; culinary school certification preferred.