Executive Chef

Atria Senior Living • Colebrookdale Township, PA

34d • $33 - $38

About The Position

The Executive Chef is responsible for the day-to-day operations and staffing of the community kitchen and dining venue. The role promotes hospitality, responds to residents’ tastes and suggestions, and may serve as manager on duty. The Executive Chef manages culinary staff, departmental budgets and inventory, vendor relationships, food safety and service standards, customer satisfaction, and reporting. The position also supports community events and marketing efforts and ensures kitchen and dining areas are maintained to high standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least five years of culinary experience in the hospitality industry.
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and working in a team setting.
• Effective verbal and written English communication with residents, staff, and vendors.
• Food handler’s permit as required by applicable law or Company standards; HACCP certification may be required.
• Adherence to Company appearance and dress code policies.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• A valid driver’s license; the position may require driving using a Company-provided or personal vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary Arts degree and/or Chef Certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and staffing for the community kitchen and dining venue.
• Promote a culture of hospitality and ensure residents’ tastes and suggestions are addressed.
• Interview, hire, train, develop, schedule, 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.
• Maintain purchasing standards, use appropriate vendors, and build positive vendor relationships.
• 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.
• Help staff understand and provide high levels of customer service.
• Coordinate front-of-house and back-of-house staff to deliver food that exceeds resident and guest expectations.
• Work with community leadership and frontline staff to maintain customer satisfaction and health survey scores at or above designated levels.
• Submit timely and accurate documentation, reports, and invoices related to budgets and other responsibilities.
• 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 use and maintain equipment properly to prevent injury, damage, and costly repairs.
• Assist with planning, preparing, and executing 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.
• Act as manager on duty as required.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Annual anniversary rewards may be available to community employees, depending on classification and location.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan with 401(k) employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for U.S.-based communities.

What This Job Offers

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