Executive Chef - $97000 to $116400 per YEAR

Atria Senior Living is a renowned leader in senior living and care, dedicated to creating vibrant communities where employees thrive and residents feel at home. With a rich history of commitment to excellence and compassionate care, Atria offers an enriching environment fostering personal growth, team collaboration, and career advancement. As part of Atria's family of brands, the community boasts a strong presence in the hospitality and senior living industry, recognized for its supportive team culture, innovative programs, and exceptional resident services. The company not only values its residents but also prioritizes the well-being and development of its staff by offering outstanding benefits, including paid holidays and paid time off, comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, a retirement savings plan with employer matching through a 401(k), tuition reimbursement programs, and annual anniversary rewards that vary by location and classification. These incentives reflect Atria's dedication to maintaining a healthy work-life balance and providing a rewarding career path for its employees. The role of Executive Chef at Atria Senior Living is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing day-to-day kitchen operations and dining services within the community. The Executive Chef plays a vital role in ensuring that residents' culinary tastes and preferences are met with exceptional hospitality and high-quality dining experiences. This full-time position offers a salary range from $97,000 to $116,400 annually, based on prior work history and experience, emphasizing the importance Atria places on attracting skilled professionals committed to excellence in culinary operations. Executive Chefs at Atria are entrusted with managing a team of kitchen and dining staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, and performance management, while maintaining staffing schedules that optimize operational efficiency. They are responsible for budget management, including monitoring food, supply, and labor expenses, and ensuring purchasing standards are upheld through strong vendor relationships. The Executive Chef also ensures food preparation, storage, and service comply with company standards and legal requirements, maintaining the highest levels of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction and frequently engaging with residents and families to gather feedback and enhance the dining experience. Collaborating with community leadership and front-line staff, the Executive Chef drives a culture of customer service excellence and ensures both front-of-house and back-of-house teams operate cohesively to exceed residents' expectations. Additional responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, equipment safety, documentation accuracy, supporting special events, and acting as a manager on duty when needed. This role demands strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while championing Atria's mission to create communities where both employees and residents flourish.

• High school diploma or general education degree
• Five or more years culinary experience in the hospitality industry
• Culinary arts degree and/or chef certification strongly preferred
• Food handlers permit as required by applicable law and/or company standards
• Demonstrated experience in supervising staff and working in a team setting
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Adherence to company appearance and dress code policies
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to perform driving responsibilities using company-provided or personal vehicle