Executive Chef

Vi Living•Aventura, FL

About The Position

A rare and enviable opportunity exists for a highly accomplished professional to direct all aspects of the daily kitchen food production and support special functions and outside catering events. The selected candidate is part of the community's management team and will have significant responsibility for ensuring a high quality food product and welcoming atmosphere and presentation experience for Residents and guests.

Requirements

minimum 10 years of progressive experience in quality Food & Beverage operations management in a high-end restaurant, club, hotel, or senior living company with working knowledge of budgets, reporting, training and staff management skills
Previous oversight of multiple Food & Beverage venues is preferred
Prior experience using a Point of Sale (POS) system is preferred
High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
Culinary Arts Degree is preferred
Current state health and sanitation certification is required
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) designation is a plus
Ability to become CDM and Certified Executive Chef (CEC) is preferred
Must possess a valid and current driver's license, where applicable
Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required or must be willing and able to become CPR and First Aid certified
Ability to supervise, hire, train and motivate staff
Knowledge of basic nutrition and healthy cooking techniques
A strong systems orientation with Microsoft office skills and experience with a Point of Sale (POS) system
Effective communication and team-building skills
High school diploma or GED required, Culinary arts degree preferred
Current state health and sanitation certification
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) and Certified Executive Chef (CEC) is a plus or ability to become is preferred
Valid driver's license where applicable

Nice To Haves

Previous oversight of multiple Food & Beverage venues is preferred.
Prior experience using a Point of Sale (POS) system is preferred.
Culinary Arts Degree is preferred.
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) designation is a plus.
Ability to become CDM and Certified Executive Chef (CEC) is preferred.

Responsibilities

direct all aspects of the daily kitchen food production
support special functions and outside catering events
ensuring a high quality food product and welcoming atmosphere and presentation experience for Residents and guests