Executive Chef Manager - Senior Living Kitchen

Asbury Communities; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Asbury Communities is seeking an experienced Chef Manager in Gaithersburg, MD to lead our culinary team and oversee all kitchen operations. You will drive food quality, safety, and service while mentoring staff and controlling costs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of culinary experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role, excellent leadership and organizational skills, and proficiency with kitchen software and POS systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional culinary experience with a minimum of 3 years in a kitchen management or supervisory role.
• Proven expertise in food preparation, cooking techniques, and menu development
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety regulations, health codes, and sanitation standards
• Proficiency in inventory management, cost control, and budget analysis
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with kitchen management software and POS systems
• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent food safety certification (preferred)
• Experience with vendor management and food cost analysis (preferred)
• Knowledge of scheduling software and staff management systems (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure consistency and quality standards
• Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff, providing constructive feedback and fostering professional development
• Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to optimize costs while maintaining product quality
• Develop and customize menus in collaboration with executive leadership, considering seasonal ingredients and operational capabilities
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations, health codes, and company food handling protocols
• Monitor and control food costs, portion sizes, and waste to maintain profitability targets
• Conduct regular quality control inspections and implement corrective actions as needed
• Schedule kitchen staff efficiently to meet operational demands and maintain labor cost objectives
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment in compliance with all health and safety standards
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery
• Analyze kitchen performance metrics and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Vendor management

Tools

Kitchen management software

POS systems

Job description

Asbury Communities is seeking an experienced Chef Manager in Gaithersburg, MD to lead our culinary team and oversee all kitchen operations. You will drive food quality, safety, and service while mentoring staff and controlling costs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of culinary experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role, excellent leadership and organizational skills, and proficiency with kitchen software and POS systems.