Executive Chef

Atria Senior Living • PA-Boyertown, PA

19d

About The Position

The Executive Chef is responsible for the day-to-day operations and staffing of the kitchen and dining venue in an Atria Senior Living community. The role promotes hospitality, responds to residents’ tastes and suggestions, and may serve as manager on duty. It includes managing staff, culinary budgets, purchasing, inventory, food safety, service quality, documentation, cleanliness, and equipment use. The Executive Chef also works with residents, families, community leadership, front-line employees, and the Community Sales team to support resident satisfaction and market the community. The role may include driving responsibilities and other duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five or more years of culinary experience in the hospitality industry.
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and working in a team setting.
• Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, with residents, staff, and vendors.
• Food handler permit as required by applicable law and/or Company standards.
• Adhere to Company appearance and dress code policies.
• Strong organizational, detail-orientation, and time-management skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• A valid driver’s license is required if the position’s driving responsibilities apply.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary Arts degree and/or Chef Certification is strongly preferred.
• HACCP certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen and dining venue operations and staffing, and act as manager on duty when required.
• Interview, hire, train, develop, and manage the performance of assigned staff, including scheduling work hours, breaks, and meal periods.
• Maintain monthly and annual Culinary Services budgets and prepare written documentation of monthly food, supplies, and labor spending.
• Maintain appropriate inventories of kitchen supplies, small wares, and tableware.
• Ensure purchasing standards are followed, use appropriate vendors, and 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 maintain high satisfaction levels.
• Ensure staff understand and deliver high levels of customer service, and that front-of-house and back-of-house teams work together to meet or exceed guests’ expectations.
• Work with community leadership and front-line staff to maintain customer satisfaction and health survey scores at or above designated levels.
• Submit timely and accurate budget and other required reports and invoices.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supportive work environment with advancement opportunities and a focus on work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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