Upscale Senior Living Executive Chef

Independence Village Inc; Grand Blanc (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Village Grand Blanc is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary and dining department, manage retail sales, events, food costs, inventory, safety and sanitation, and ensure resident, customer and employee satisfaction.

The role requires a culinary degree, management experience, upscale dining background, strong leadership, menu development and pricing, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; the successful candidate will direct kitchen staff and coordinate with site leadership.

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.
• Proven leadership abilities and strong customer service.
• 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.
• 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

Leadership

Customer service

Organization & time management

Menu development & pricing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Financial management

Safety & sanitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related culinary degree

Certified Executive Chef preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Independence Village Grand Blanc is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary and dining department, manage retail sales, events, food costs, inventory, safety and sanitation, and ensure resident, customer and employee satisfaction.

The role requires a culinary degree, management experience, upscale dining background, strong leadership, menu development and pricing, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; the successful candidate will direct kitchen staff and coordinate with site leadership.