Executive Chef

Your Role & Responsibilities:

• Build and lead a high-performing culinary team, ensuring top-quality food production while maintaining safety, sanitation, and service standards.

• Foster a positive and inspiring team environment that promotes morale, passion, and respect.

• Develop innovative and trend-forward menus that align with market demands and customer preferences.

• Continuously enhance customer and patient satisfaction through exceptional food service experiences.

• Oversee hiring, training, scheduling, and team development to ensure a motivated and skilled workforce.

• Implement and monitor quality control measures to uphold food integrity and consistency.

• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory requirements.

• Manage budgeting, inventory, ordering, production planning, payroll, and forecasting to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Essential Skills for Success:

• Culinary Expertise: Mastery of knife skills, cutting techniques, and live-action cooking.

• Leadership & Team Building: Ability to inspire, coach, and cultivate a strong culinary team.

• Communication: Strong verbal, written, and non-verbal communication skills.

• Customer Service Focus: Commitment to exceeding guest and client expectations.

• Professionalism: Maintain a positive, composed, and solution-oriented demeanor.

• Decision-Making: Ability to make quick, informed, and effective judgments.

• Proactive Mindset: Self-motivated with a keen ability to prioritize and execute tasks efficiently.

• Team Collaboration: Work cross-functionally to achieve shared goals.

• Integrity & Business Ethics: Uphold honesty, respect, and discretion in all dealings.

• Strong Organizational Skills: Attention to detail in managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary program.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Chef in fine dining, hotels, resorts, country clubs, or healthcare/senior living.

• Proficiency in computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and ordering platforms.

• Passion for culinary arts, leadership, and professional growth.

• Willingness to relocate for career advancement opportunities.

Preferred But Not Required:

• Multilingual abilities, especially Spanish.

• Knowledge of OSHA, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory guidelines.

• Familiarity with HACCP food safety protocols.

What We Offer:

• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave).

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) with employer match.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellness support.

• Access to employee resource groups (ERGs).

• Ongoing career development and training.

Additional Information:

• Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption.

• Veterans and candidates with military experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.