Senior Living Executive Chef & Menu Innovator

StoryPoint Group; Mankato (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSail Investment Group seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary and dining department across our senior living communities. The role emphasizes outstanding plate presentation, menu development, cost control and staff leadership.

You will manage food costs, inventory, safety and sanitation, and strive for exceptional resident, customer and employee satisfaction while coordinating special events and catering responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related culinary degree.
• Certified Executive Chef preferred.
• Minimum four years of industry and culinary management experience.
• Proven leadership abilities, commitment to customer service, and strong organization and time management skills.
• Experience in 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; circulate 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 assume leadership duties.
• Direct food control, labor costs, menu engineering, recipe creation and standardization.
• Ensure proper equipment operation, safety and sanitation policies.
• Oversee catering events and demonstrate culinary techniques.
• Maintain a positive team environment and promote relations with residents, families and guests.
• Function as Manager on Duty as scheduled with site leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Time management

Organization

Menu development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary

Certified Executive Chef

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CommonSail Investment Group seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary and dining department across our senior living communities. The role emphasizes outstanding plate presentation, menu development, cost control and staff leadership.

You will manage food costs, inventory, safety and sanitation, and strive for exceptional resident, customer and employee satisfaction while coordinating special events and catering responsibilities.