Executive Chef - Full-Time

Ginger Cove•Annapolis, MD

3d•$93,000 - $104,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ginger Cove is a premier life-care retirement community in Annapolis seeking a Full-Time Executive Chef to lead their culinary team and oversee daily kitchen operations. This role is for a creative culinary leader who takes pride in creating exceptional food and memorable dining experiences. The Executive Chef will be responsible for developing menus, mentoring a team, creating innovative dishes, and delivering high-quality dining experiences in a community focused on resident well-being.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or related field preferred.
Prior experience in related food and beverage service and food preparation services.
Progressive experience in supervisory duties related to food services.
Good working knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
Experience in long-term care setting or related health care field preferred.
Ability to organize, supervise, delegate and provide leadership.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills.
Must present self in a professional manner.
Must possess concern, responsiveness, and tact when dealing with others.
Must be able to work collaboratively with others to help colleagues to achieve respective goals for creating wellness opportunities and experiences for our residents.
Must have completed or be willing to complete educational requirements imposed by State regulations within the specified time frame.

Responsibilities

Provide culinary leadership for Ginger Cove's kitchen operations.
Create high-quality, appealing, and innovative dining experiences for residents, guests, and the community.
Lead the daily operations of the kitchen and provide direction, support, and leadership to culinary staff.
Plan and execute seasonal menus, special events, theme days, holiday buffets, and daily lunch and dinner specials.
Create and develop new recipes and menu items.
Standardize recipes and production methods to ensure consistency, quality, presentation, and portion control.
Encourage culinary creativity while balancing resident preferences, nutritional needs, food quality, and operational requirements.
Organize daily work assignments and ensure the culinary team is prepared for successful meal service.
Work alongside the culinary team during service and provide hands-on support.
Train, coach, and develop culinary staff on recipes, cooking techniques, equipment, food preparation, and service standards.
Foster a positive kitchen culture centered on teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and pride.
Build strong relationships with residents, employees, and guests and use feedback to enhance the dining experience.
Monitor food quality, presentation, production, waste, and inventory.
Develop and manage food and labor budgets.
Monitor ordering and delivery of food, supplies, and equipment.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, food safety, and kitchen organization.
Oversee the proper maintenance, use, and repair of kitchen equipment.
Conduct regular team meetings and participate in ongoing culinary education and staff development.
Participate in interviewing, onboarding, performance management, and annual performance reviews for culinary team members.
Maintain appropriate operational and statistical records.
Collaborate with the Director of Food & Beverage Services and other departments.
Support culinary operations in the Health Center and throughout the community.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support Ginger Cove's QAPI program.
Maintain compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, as well as Ginger Cove policies and procedures.
Complete required compliance and HIPAA training and maintain confidentiality and privacy.
Perform other duties as assigned.