Durham, NC 27713

Full-Time - Director Culinary Services / Executive Chef

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day to day operations and staffing for the kitchen and dining venues of their community.

• Responsibly manages and supervises all Culinary Services staff including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review (including input on pay adjustments), hiring and corrective action consistent with company policy.
• Meet regularly with residents and family members to confirm that high satisfaction levels are maintained. 
• Work with the restaurant manager or coordinator so that he/she has a clear understanding of how to provide high levels of customer service and how to create a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
• Confirm that the front of house and back of house staff work closely together to deliver a food product that exceeds the residents and/or guests expectations.
• Assist Kitchen and Restaurant staff with back and front of the house operations as needed.  This includes the ability to work all stations in the kitchen and/or dining room if needed.
• Work with the Executive Director and front line staff to obtain and maintain department Customer Satisfaction and Quality Enhancement levels at or above designated scores. 
• Delegate tasks to all staff so that the kitchen and restaurant areas are maintained at the highest levels of cleanliness and quality at all times.
• Ensuring that all food is prepared, stored, and served according to Company standards and with state and/or local health code requirements.
• Maintain Employee Satisfactions scores at or above designated scores.
• Interview and hire staff 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 including producing written documentation of monthly spend on food, supplies, and labor.
• Work with the staff and residents in the planning and development of recipes and menus based on resident likes and dislikes and monthly budgets.
• Ensure that all staff uses and maintains equipment properly to avoid damage and costly repairs.
• Maintain the appropriate inventory of kitchen supplies, small wares and table ware.
• Responsible for ensuring that purchasing standards are maintained and that appropriate vendors are used at all times. Maintain strong and positive relationships with all vendors.
• Responsible for planning, preparation and execution of Engage Life events, special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Work closely with the Community Sales Director and community staff to market the community via “Taste of Atria – Road Shows” and “Signature Items”.
• Ensure that the kitchen and restaurant staff understands company expectations and first impression requirements.
• May perform other duties as assigned or requested.