Executive Chef — Upscale Dining & Resident Experience

Independence Village Inc; Grand Ledge (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Village Grand Ledge is seeking an Executive Chef to manage all culinary and dining operations, including retail sales, events, food costs, inventory, safety, sanitation, and resident satisfaction. The role requires four years in culinary management, upscale dining experience, and strong leadership with pricing and menu development capabilities.

The Executive Chef will lead and coach kitchen staff, control labor and costs, oversee recipe standardization, and ensure equipment

Qualifications

• Certified Executive Chef preferred.
• Minimum four years of industry and culinary management experience.
• Upscale dining experience required.
• Proven leadership abilities, commitment to customer service, and strong organization and time management skills.
• Experience and proficiency with menu development and pricing.
• Experience with all Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Achieve 100% resident satisfaction through plate presentation and taste. Circulates dining rooms at meal times for resident feedback.
• Establish presentation techniques and ensure quality standards.
• Hire, coach, train, inspire and direct culinary staff; maintain scheduling and reviews.
• Develop Sous Chef and Lead Cook to take on leadership duties.
• Direct food control, labor costs, menu engineering, recipe creation and standardization for consistency.
• Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance, and safety/sanitation policies.
• Oversee catering events and offer culinary instruction or demonstrations.
• Maintain a positive team environment and promote positive relations with residents, families and guests.
• Function as Manager on Duty as scheduled with site leadership team

Skills

Executive Chef cert

Leadership

Menu development

Pricing

Culinary management

Customer service

Time management

Budgeting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Independence Village Grand Ledge is seeking an Executive Chef to manage all culinary and dining operations, including retail sales, events, food costs, inventory, safety, sanitation, and resident satisfaction. The role requires four years in culinary management, upscale dining experience, and strong leadership with pricing and menu development capabilities.

The Executive Chef will lead and coach kitchen staff, control labor and costs, oversee recipe standardization, and ensure equipment