Executive Chef

Atria Senior Living•Reno, NV

2d•$61,000 - $70,150

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 oversees staff, budgets, inventory, purchasing, food safety, service quality, reporting, cleanliness, equipment use, and coordination of dining and community events. The position works with residents, family members, community leadership, front-line employees, vendors, the Community Sales team, and other community staff to maintain customer and employee satisfaction and deliver a high-quality dining experience. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Five or more years of culinary experience in the hospitality industry.
High school diploma or 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.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must satisfactorily meet and comply with company motor vehicle policy standards.
Position may require driving responsibilities using a company-provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations and staffing of the kitchen and dining venue.
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.
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 deliver high levels of customer service.
Coordinate front-of-house and back-of-house teams to deliver food that exceeds residents’ and guests’ expectations.
Work with community leadership and frontline staff to maintain customer satisfaction and department of health survey levels at or above designated scores.
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 the 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 and/or assigned.