Executive Chef

WHO ARE WE

Top of the Woods full-service restaurant is recruiting a full-time talented Executive Chef to lead our culinary team.

We offer a great teamwork environment, supportive management team and work life balance. When you work at Galleria Woods Senior Living, 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!

Pay Rate: $70,000-$80,000 (based on experience)

Sign on Bonus: $5000.00

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Executive Chef will use their creativity to evaluate our culinary program. You will execute and maintain complete control of the kitchen by executing food preparation, cooking and baking activities, dietary standards, the quality and nutritional value of foods prepared and maintaining a positive, courteous work environment for staff and residents.

YOU ARE EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAUSE YOU WILL…

• Planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities.

• Modifying menus or creating new ones that meet quality standards.

• Estimating food requirements and food/labor costs.

• Monitors temperature of meals.

• Recruit and manage kitchen staff.

• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

• Supervises kitchen personnel on all shifts, staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, and evaluation of kitchen staff.

• Maintains a high-quality food service program for the residents and Health Center dining rooms.

• Ensures that the Food and Beverage department meets all standards in accordance with State and Federal Health Survey processes.

• Assures staff education is provided to kitchen employees in accordance with the staff education program.

• Provides on-the-job training for food preparation and kitchen employees.

• Develops work assignments for all kitchen personnel, assigning special jobs and spot-checking work to ensure standards are met.

• Promotes teamwork within the department and between departments to ensure smooth operations and quality service to residents, co-workers, and guests.

• Ensures that all food production, storage, and service areas are maintained in accordance with all local, federal, and state regulations.

• Responsible for vendor selection, maintaining vendor relationships, inventory controls and maintaining minimum/maximum par levels.

• Assists in the development and implementation of standardized recipes and menu specifications.

WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE YOU…

• A minimum of three to five years' experience as an executive chef or sous chef in a hotel, restaurant, club, or other similar institution.

• Knowledge of current culinary trends and best practices.

• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)

• Must have strong management and communication skills.

• Post-Secondary Courses in Restaurant Management Nutrition or related field.

• Degree or Certificate from a culinary institute preferred.

• Must be ServSafe Certified.

WE VALUE OUR EMPLOYEES AND SHOW APPRECIATION THROUGH…

• Extraordinary Reward Points because we value recognizing and appreciating our employees for their hard work.

• Our comprehensive benefits because we value health and wellness for you and your family.

• Highly competitive occupancy and sales bonus program.

• A Monthly All-Associate meeting because we value a strong company culture that creates camaraderie between departments.

• Our Employee led Culture Committee because we value employee engagement and making your voice heard.

• A Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program because we understand that life happens.

• Paid Training, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, (401) K Retirement

• Galleria Woods Senior Living has partnered with Daily Pay to give our team members control over accessing their paycheck on their own schedule.

• Ask us about how this benefit supports your financial wellbeing today!

If you have any questions about this job posting, please call us at 205-985-7537

Galleria Woods Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Visit our website at www.galleriawoodsseniorliving.com/careers