Upscale Senior Living Executive Chef

StoryPoint; Des Moines (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

StoryPoint Beaverdale is seeking an Executive Chef to manage all culinary and dining operations, including retail, events, food costs, safety, and resident satisfaction. The role requires leadership, menu development, pricing expertise, and strong organizational skills.

Ideal candidates will have four years of culinary management experience in upscale settings, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a proven track record in cost management and staff development.

Qualifications

• Certified Executive Chef preferred.
• Minimum four years of industry and culinary management experience.
• Upscale dining experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and customer service commitment.
• Experience in menu development and pricing.
• Proficient with all 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; manage scheduling and reviews.
• Develop Sous Chef and Lead Cook for additional leadership duties.
• Direct food control, labor costs, menu engineering and recipe 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.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Pricing

Customer service

Time management

Microsoft Office

Food cost control

Inventory management

Education

Certified Executive Chef

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

StoryPoint Beaverdale is seeking an Executive Chef to manage all culinary and dining operations, including retail, events, food costs, safety, and resident satisfaction. The role requires leadership, menu development, pricing expertise, and strong organizational skills.

Ideal candidates will have four years of culinary management experience in upscale settings, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a proven track record in cost management and staff development.