Executive Chef

Atria Senior Living • NV-Reno, NV

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About The Position

The Executive Chef is responsible for the day-to-day operations and staffing of the kitchen and dining venue in the community. The role promotes hospitality, responds to residents’ tastes and suggestions, and may serve as manager on duty as required. The Executive Chef manages assigned staff, budgets, purchasing, inventory, food safety, service quality, reporting, and the cleanliness and upkeep of kitchen and dining areas. The role also supports community events and marketing efforts in collaboration with community leadership, staff, and the Community Sales team.

Requirements

• Five or more years of culinary experience in the hospitality industry.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to resolve problems involving dissatisfied customers and/or employees.
• Food handlers permit, as required by state law and/or Company standards.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• A valid driver’s license if driving responsibilities apply.
• Must satisfactorily meet and comply with Company motor vehicle policy standards if driving responsibilities apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen and dining venue operations and staffing.
• Promote a culture of hospitality, indulge residents’ tastes, and implement their suggestions.
• Act as manager on duty as required.
• Interview, hire, train, develop, and performance-manage assigned staff, including scheduling hours, breaks, and meal periods.
• Maintain monthly and annual Culinary Services budgets and document monthly spending on food, supplies, and labor.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of kitchen supplies, small wares, and tableware.
• Ensure purchasing standards are followed, approved vendors are used, and positive vendor relationships are maintained.
• Ensure food is prepared, stored, and served according to Company standards and legal requirements.
• Meet regularly with residents and family members to maintain high satisfaction levels.
• Ensure staff understand how to provide high levels of customer service and that front-of-house and back-of-house teams work together to exceed guest expectations.
• Work with community leadership and frontline staff to achieve designated customer-satisfaction and health-survey scores.
• Maintain and submit timely, accurate budget and other reports and invoices as required.
• Maintain employee satisfaction and engagement scores at or above Company standards.
• Delegate tasks to maintain kitchen and dining areas at high levels of cleanliness and quality.
• Conduct and participate in department meetings, in-services, and pre-meal stand-ups.
• Ensure staff properly use and maintain equipment to prevent injury, damage, and costly repairs.
• Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of Engage Life events, special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Work with the Community Sales team and community staff to market the community.
• Ensure kitchen and restaurant staff understand Company expectations and first-impression requirements.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and vision coverage options.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• 401(k) employer match.
• Career development, including tuition reimbursement for US-based communities, professional training programs, and mentoring opportunities.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Referral programs.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED