Executive Chef in Lawrenceville, Georgia at Mansions Management Company

Mansions Independent Living is seeking an Executive Chef to join our team! You will be responsible for providing residents with a memorable dining experience that enhances their daily life. We are looking for a caring, compassionate, dedicated, hard working and organized individual.

The Dining Services Director/Executive Chef is responsible for managing all aspects of the food service program available at the community, including staffing; inventory/budget control; food handling, preparation and storage; and sanitation procedures. Including but not limited to adhering to customer service and hospitality philosophy by engaging in excellent customer service to residents and their families, and team members.

Provide a high level of customer service and hospitality to residents and team members by achieving the standards as outlined.

People Management

• Maintains a regular presence in the dining room during meal times to hear input and concerns, while monitoring and ensuring high quality food preparation, satisfaction and presentation.
• Builds and maintains professional resident relationships in order to resolve issues or concerns in a timely and positive manner.
• Provides team members with coaching, feedback, and developmental opportunities and builds effective teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all culinary activities
• Oversee budgeting and ordering
• Oversee guest services and resolve issues
• Hands on meal preparation with culinary team
• Ensure a high quality of ingredients and food preparation
• Preparing weekly menus
• Train and manage kitchen and dining room personnel
• Manage Head Server as they oversee Dining Room
• Create and adjust staff schedules to meet restaurant needs
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation regulations

The Executive Chef is over the dining department in its entirety and is ultimately responsible for staff and covering all shifts while ensuring food is quality and up to Resident expectations.

Schedule

• This is a salaried position.
• Some weekend work is required and 45-50 hours a week is expected of this position.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years food service experience.
• Minimum 2 years management experience.
• Must be available and willing to work an average of 50 hours per week.
• Previous experience in food service or other related fields
• Strong leadership qualities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

Education

• Bachelor or Associates Degree in Culinary Arts, preferred

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