Executive Chef

Watercrest Senior Living•Moseley, VA

About The Position

Watercrest Richmond is looking for an Executive Chef to join their team! The Executive Chef is a specialized train chef in the areas of fine dining/hospitality, delicious meal offerings, exceptional leadership. As the Executive Chef you will lead your associates, residents, family members, and visitors through a Watercrest culinary experience – enlivening the senses! Join our team today!

Requirements

Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, guests, vendors, referral sources, and outside contacts
Able to manage revenue and expense budget
Able to make independent decisions
Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
Must be familiar with and adhere to guidelines related to the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Must be able to follow recipes and menus
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
High School Graduate or equivalent
SERV Safe Certification
Two (2) years as a cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferably in a supervisory capacity.
Strong leadership skills with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in supervising and management
Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping
Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey instructions and information to residents and team members

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Servant Leadership directs all aspects of decision making
Manages food costs, upholds menu standards and controls inventory
Purchases food and supplies for the kitchen ensuring the adequate preparations are made for every meal and special event
Ensures the Culinary department is safe and sanitary and meets regulatory codes and laws requirements
Ensure that all food supplies and other goods are properly stored, labeled, dated, and accounted for
Reviews and follows weekly menus and recipes and ensures proper food supply
Reviews special diets to ensure that all residents are served correctly
Serves food with attention to portion control while maintaining standard caloric controls
Ensures the kitchen is cleaned daily and scheduled cleaning functions are performed
Ensures that all culinary services are presented in an attractive, gracious and timely manner
Plans special meal services at least monthly for the residents that include live demonstrations by the chef to include specialty food preparations, themed dinner parties, carving stations, etc.
Ensures the proper use of equipment and supplies and upholds cleaning and safety standards
Review direct report associate time punches in ADP for accuracy
Process bi-weekly payroll for department staff members
Participate in the recruitment and selection of (all culinary associates) staff personnel
Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times