Executive Chef

Atria Senior Living • Columbia, SC

14d • $55,000 - $63,250

About The Position

The Executive Chef is responsible for the day-to-day operations and staffing of the community’s kitchen and dining venue. The role fosters a culture of hospitality, responds to residents’ tastes and suggestions, and may serve as manager on duty as required. The Executive Chef manages culinary staff and department budgets, inventory, purchasing, food safety, service quality, documentation, and resident satisfaction. The position also supports community events and marketing efforts and ensures kitchen and restaurant staff meet Company expectations.

Requirements

• Five or more years of culinary experience in the hospitality industry.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Strong organizational 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 meet and comply with Company motor vehicle policy standards.
• Position may require driving responsibilities using a Company-provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• 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 prepare written documentation of monthly food, supply, and labor spending.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of kitchen supplies, small wares, and tableware.
• Ensure purchasing standards are followed and appropriate vendors are used; maintain 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 help maintain high satisfaction levels.
• Ensure staff understand how to 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.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation and submit 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-area cleanliness and quality.
• Conduct and participate in department meetings, in-services, and pre-meal stand-ups.
• Ensure staff properly use and maintain equipment to avoid 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.
• 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, dependent on classification; amounts vary by location.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for U.S.-based communities.
• Advancement opportunities and a supportive environment promoting work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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