The Experience Senior Living Team is comprised of dynamic professionals that are fueled by their passion to empower people as they grow older to live life to the fullest. They are creators, architects, nurses, researchers, programmers, marketers, facilitators, developers, investors, and caregivers, all focused on making a positive impact on the lives of residents, their families, and team members.

We are looking for a Director of Culinary Services/Executive Chef to join our amazing team!

Responsibilities:

• Responsibly manages and supervises all Culinary Services team members including scheduling, assignment, direction, and performance review.
• Meet regularly with residents and family members to confirm that high satisfaction levels are maintained.
• Work with the restaurant manager or coordinator to ensure high levels of customer service and a fine dining experience.
• Confirm that the front of house and back of house team members work closely together to deliver a food product that exceeds expectations.
• Assist Kitchen and Restaurant team members with back and front of the house operations as needed.
• Work with the Executive Director and team members to obtain high Customer Satisfaction.
• Delegate tasks to maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and quality.
• Ensure food is prepared, stored, and served according to standards and health code requirements.
• Maintain Employee Satisfaction at all times.
• Interview and hire team members for the Culinary Services department.
• Conduct and participate in monthly department meetings/in-services.
• Able to understand and maintain monthly and annual budgets for the Culinary Services department.
• Work with team members and residents in recipe and menu planning based on preferences and budgets.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment to avoid damage and costly repairs.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of kitchen supplies, small wares, and tableware.
• Responsible for maintaining purchasing standards and positive vendor relationships.
• Plan, prepare, and execute Life Enrichment events, special events, banquets, and themed meals.
• Work closely with the Director of Sales and community team members to market the community via culinary demos and road shows.
• Ensure understanding of company expectations and first impression requirements among team members.
• May perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements:

• Five (5) or more years culinary experience in the fine dining or hospitality industry.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or employees.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards.
• Basic Computer skills – Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Able to build positive and strong relationships with team members, coworkers, and residents.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Focused and dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
• Able to multitask.
• Ability to delegate and hold team members accountable efficiently and respectfully.
• Ability to work varied schedules including weekends and evenings.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Life and Voluntary Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching.
• Paid Holidays.
• Up to 20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) in the First Three Years.

• Five or more years of culinary experience in the fine dining or hospitality industry.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or employees.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards.
• Basic Computer skills – Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Able to build positive and strong relationships with team members, coworkers, and residents.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Focused and dedicated to providing excellent customer service.
• Able to multitask.
• Ability to delegate and hold team members accountable efficiently and respectfully.
• Ability to work varied schedules including weekends and evenings.