Executive Chef — Upscale Dining Leader & Menu Innovator

CorsoCare Pharmacy; Des Moines (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSail Investment Group seeks an Executive Chef to lead all facets of the culinary and dining department in our senior living communities. You will drive food quality, cost control, safety, and dining experiences for residents and guests, while mentoring a kitchen team and coordinating events.

The role requires proven leadership, upscale dining background, and strong budgeting and menu engineering skills to sustain high satisfaction across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Certified Executive Chef preferred.
• Minimum four years of industry and culinary management experience.
• Upscale dining experience required.
• Must demonstrate proven leadership abilities, commitment to customer service, and strong organization and time management skills.
• Must have previous experience and proficient with menu development and pricing.
• Must have experience in all Microsoft Office applications required.
• Culinary labor, food and small ware financial management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve 100% resident satisfaction through plate presentation and taste.
• Establish presentation techniques and ensure quality standards.
• Hire, coach, train, inspire and direct culinary staff. Maintain proper scheduling, employee reviews.
• Develop Sous Chef and Lead Cook to take on additional leadership and management duties.
• Directly responsible for food control, labor costs, menu engineering, recipe creation and standardization of recipe production to ensure consistency.
• Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance, proper safety and sanitation policies for followed in the work areas.
• Oversee special catering events and offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary techniques.
• Promote positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.
• Function as Manager on Duty as scheduled with site leadership team

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Microsoft Office

Culinary management

Customer service

Pricing

Education

Certified Executive Chef

Job description

CommonSail Investment Group seeks an Executive Chef to lead all facets of the culinary and dining department in our senior living communities. You will drive food quality, cost control, safety, and dining experiences for residents and guests, while mentoring a kitchen team and coordinating events.

The role requires proven leadership, upscale dining background, and strong budgeting and menu engineering skills to sustain high satisfaction across multiple locations.