Executive Chef - Upscale Dining & Team Leadership

StoryPoint Group; Lansing (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

StoryPoint Red Cedar in the United States is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary and dining operation at the community. This role oversees menu development, food costs, safety, staff coaching and resident satisfaction, delivering upscale dining experiences.

The Executive Chef will manage labor, inventory, events, and guest relations, collaborating with site leadership to maintain high standards and consistent quality across all meals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or related field.
• Certified Executive Chef preferred.
• Minimum four years of 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.
• Consistently maintains a positive attitude, which supports a team environment. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.
• Function as Manager on Duty as scheduled with site leadership team

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related culinary degree

Certified Executive Chef

Job description

StoryPoint Red Cedar in the United States is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary and dining operation at the community. This role oversees menu development, food costs, safety, staff coaching and resident satisfaction, delivering upscale dining experiences.

The Executive Chef will manage labor, inventory, events, and guest relations, collaborating with site leadership to maintain high standards and consistent quality across all meals.