Senior Living Executive Chef & Menu Architect

StoryPoint; Lake Elmo (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSail Investment Group is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee the culinary and dining department across our senior living communities. The role focuses on retail sales, events planning, food costs and inventory control, safety and sanitation, and delivering exceptional resident, customer and employee satisfaction.

This leadership position requires a Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, strong menu development and pricing skills, and proven ability to manage staff, schedules and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related culinary degree is required.
• Certified Executive Chef preferred.
• Minimum four years of industry and culinary management experience.
• Proven leadership abilities and focus on customer service.
• Experience with menu development and pricing.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.
• Culinary labor, food and small ware financial management experience.

Responsibilities

• Achieve 100% resident satisfaction through plate presentation and taste; circulates dining rooms for feedback.
• Establish presentation techniques and ensure quality standards.
• Hire, coach, train, inspire and direct culinary staff; manage scheduling and reviews.
• Develop Sous Chef and Lead Cook to take on leadership duties.
• Control food costs, labor, menu engineering, recipes and standardization.
• Ensure proper equipment operation, safety and sanitation policies.
• Oversee catering events and provide culinary instruction or demonstrations.
• Maintain a positive team environment and promote positive relations with residents and guests.
• Function as Manager on Duty with site leadership.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Customer service

Menu development

Menu pricing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CommonSail Investment Group is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee the culinary and dining department across our senior living communities. The role focuses on retail sales, events planning, food costs and inventory control, safety and sanitation, and delivering exceptional resident, customer and employee satisfaction.

This leadership position requires a Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, strong menu development and pricing skills, and proven ability to manage staff, schedules and performance.