Executive Chef - Upscale Senior Living Dining Leader

Independence Village Inc; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Village New Hudson is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary and dining department, overseeing retail sales, events, budgeting and sanitation while delivering exceptional resident, customer and staff satisfaction.

You will hire and coach culinary staff, develop menu pricing and standardize recipes, control labor and food costs, and ensure safety policies are followed across the kitchen and dining spaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related culinary degree required.
• Certified Executive Chef preferred.
• Minimum four years of industry and culinary management experience.
• Upscale dining experience required.
• Proven leadership, customer service orientation, and strong organizational skills.
• Experience with menu development and pricing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Culinary labor, food and small ware financial management experience.

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 scheduling and reviews.
• Develop Sous Chef and Lead Cook for leadership and management duties.
• Direct food control, labor costs, menu engineering, recipes and standardization.
• Ensure proper equipment operation and safety/sanitation policies.
• Oversee catering events and demonstrate culinary techniques.
• Promote positive public relations with residents, families and guests.
• Function as Manager on Duty with site leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Time management

Menu development

Pricing

Culinary management

Upscale dining

Education

Bachelor's degree

Culinary degree

Certified Executive Chef

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Independence Village New Hudson is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary and dining department, overseeing retail sales, events, budgeting and sanitation while delivering exceptional resident, customer and staff satisfaction.

You will hire and coach culinary staff, develop menu pricing and standardize recipes, control labor and food costs, and ensure safety policies are followed across the kitchen and dining spaces.