Director Culinary Services / Executive Chef

1w1 week ago

Atria Senior Living

Grass Valley, US · Full-time · $82,000 – $94,300

About this role

Atria Senior Living creates communities where employees thrive in their work, helping residents thrive in their homes. Openings include outstanding benefits such as paid holidays and PTO, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement savings plan with 401(k) employer match, and tuition reimbursement for U.S. based communities. Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary rewards vary by location.

Responsible for day-to-day operations and staffing for the kitchen and dining venues of the community. Manage all Culinary Services staff including scheduling, hiring, performance reviews, and corrective action consistent with company policy. Ensure food is prepared, stored, and served according to company standards and state or local health code requirements.

Meet regularly with residents and family members to confirm high satisfaction levels are maintained. Work closely with restaurant manager, front of house and back of house staff to deliver food exceeding expectations. Delegate tasks to maintain kitchen and restaurant areas at highest levels of cleanliness and quality.

Work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes healthy work-life balance. Collaborate with staff and residents on recipe and menu development based on preferences and budgets. Plan and execute Engage Life events, special events, banquets, and theme meals.

Requirements

Five (5) or more years culinary experience in hospitality
Experience managing kitchen and dining operations in senior living communities
Ability to work all stations in kitchen and dining room as needed
Proficiency in maintaining department customer satisfaction and quality enhancement scores
Knowledge of state and local health code requirements for food preparation and storage
Skills in budget management, inventory control, and vendor relationship maintenance
Experience in menu planning and recipe development based on resident preferences

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise all Culinary Services staff including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review, hiring, and corrective action
Meet regularly with residents and family members to confirm high satisfaction levels are maintained
Work with restaurant manager to provide high levels of customer service and create restaurant-style dining atmosphere
Ensure front of house and back of house staff work together to deliver food exceeding residents' expectations
Delegate tasks to maintain kitchen and restaurant areas at highest levels of cleanliness and quality
Ensure all food is prepared, stored, and served according to company standards and health code requirements
Manage monthly and annual budgets for Culinary Services department including food, supplies, and labor documentation
Plan, prepare, and execute Engage Life events, special events, banquets, and theme meals