Upscale Dining Executive Chef

storypoint; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

StoryPoint Caruth is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary and dining department, overseeing food costs, inventory, safety and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include menu development, staff leadership, special events, and ensuring upscale dining experiences for residents and visitors. The role demands strong organization, impactful leadership and a track record in live kitchen management within senior living environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related culinary degree.
• Certified Executive Chef preferred.
• Minimum four years of industry and culinary management experience.
• Upscale dining experience required.
• Must demonstrate 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. The Executive Chef circulates dining rooms at meal times daily for resident feedback.
• 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

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Food safety

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree or related culinary degree

Certified Executive Chef preferred

Job description

StoryPoint Caruth is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary and dining department, overseeing food costs, inventory, safety and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include menu development, staff leadership, special events, and ensuring upscale dining experiences for residents and visitors. The role demands strong organization, impactful leadership and a track record in live kitchen management within senior living environments.