Executive Chef

Overview:
What’s the difference between a job and a meaningful, rewarding career? The people you serve. When you work at Atria, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsibly manage and supervise all Culinary Service staff including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review (including input on pay adjustments), hiring and corrective action consistent with company policy.
- Meet regularly with residents and family members to confirm that high satisfaction levels are maintained.
- Work with the wait staff to ensure that they have a clear understanding of how to provide high levels of customer service.
- Confirm that the front of house and back of house staff work closely together to deliver a food product that exceeds the residents' and/or guets' expectation.
- Assist Kitchen and Restaurant staff with back and front of the house operations as needed. This includes the ability to work all stations in the kitchen ans/or dining room if needed.
- Work with the Executive Director and front line staff to obtain and maintatin department customer satisfaction and department of health survey levels at or above designated scores.
- Delegate tasks to all staff so that the kitchen and restaurant areas are maintained at the highest levels of cleanliness and quality at all times.
- Ensure that all food is prepared, stored, and servec according to Serve Safe Standards and with provincial and/or local health code requirements.
- Maintain employee satisfaction scores at or above designated scores.
- Interview and hire staff for the Culinary Services department.
- Conduct and participate in monthly department meetings/in-services.
- Understand and maintain monthly and annual budgets for the Culinary Services department, including producing written documentation of monthly spend on food, supplies, and labor.
- Work with the staff and residents in the planning and development of recipes and menus based on resident likes and dislikes and monthly budgets.
- Ensure that all staff uses and maintains equipment properly to avoid damage and costly repairs.
- Maintain the appropriate inventory of kitchen supplies, small wares and table ware.
- Responsible for ensureing that purchasing standards are maintained and that appropriate vendors are used at all times. Maintain strong and positive relationships with all vendors.
- Assist in planning, preparation, and execution of Engage Life events, special events, banquets, and theme meals.
- Work closely with the Community Sales Lead and community staff to market the community.
- Ensure that the kitchen and restaurant staff understands Company expectations and first impression requirements.
- May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
- Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, with residents, staff, and vendors.
- Five or more years Culinary Experience in the hospitality industry.
- Demonstrated experience in supervising staff and working in a team setting.
- Serve Safe Certification.
- Strong organization, detail orientation, and time management skills.
- Basic Computer skills - Microsoft word, Outlook, and Excel
- Able to build positive and strong relationships with employees, coworkers and residents.
- Able to work in a demanding environment and juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
- Accept direction from superiors or other experienced staff.
- Share job knowledge or resident information with others as needed.
- Give and welcome feedback.
- Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or employees.
- Self-motivated and self-directed.
- Focused and dedicated to provide excellent customer service.
- Able to delegate and hold staff accountable efficiently and respectfully.
- Must demonstrate high standards of ethics and personal accountability.