Executive Chef
Company: Brooklyn Heights
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: October 3, 2024
Job Description:
About Discovery Senior LivingDiscovery Senior Living ranks
prominently among the 5 largestsenior housing providers in the US,
and is nationally renowned for designing,developing, marketing, and
operating a multi-brand portfolio of upscale, luxurysenior-living
communities. With over 250 communities in nearly 40states, and
15,000 dedicated employees, Discovery Senior Living, with
multiplenational brands, is one the largest and fastest growing
senior living companiesin the United States. Recognized as a Great
Place to Work, Discovery continuesits rapid growth trajectory to
lead the industry in providing desirablecommunities and exceptional
lifestyle and value for our residents all whileretaining our
family-first culture. We're a 30-year-old innovative company witha
rich history of delivering exceptional service and quality care in
desirable,enriching residential environments.Discovery Senior
Living is hiring an Executive Chef to join our community
______________________________.The Executive Chef, in collaboration
with the Hospitality Manager, is responsible for the overall
management and oversight of culinary strategies, initiatives, and
daily culinary activities. This role is accountable for overall
meal preparation, accurate estimate of food consumption, purchase
of food; select and develop recipes; standardize production recipes
to ensure consistent quality; establish presentation technique and
quality standards. The Executive Chef also plans menus to meet the
needs of our residents; ensure proper equipment
operation/maintenance; and ensure proper safety and sanitation in
kitchen. The Executive Chef will oversee special catering events
and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrate culinary
techniques. The Executive Chef uses innovation, imagination,
originality, and talent as well as judgment and discretion in
performance of the essential function of their
role.Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning, preparation, and execution of special
events, banquets, and theme meals.
- Uses innovation, imagination, originality, and talent to
produce menus and recipes that utilize the highest quality
ingredients allowed within the overall food and labor budget of the
community.
- Understand and maintain monthly and annual budgets for Food &
Beverage department, including documentation of monthly spend on
food, supplies, and Back of the house labor.
- Review and adjust menus to accommodate seasonal ingredients,
recipe improvements, supply chain shortages, rebated and contracted
products and cost of goods increases.
- Responsible for ensuring that purchasing standards are
maintained and that approved vendors are always used. Maintain
strong and positive relationships with all vendors.
- Accurately report and submit monthly inventory of food &
beverage supplies.
- Interview, hire and train staff for culinary and back of the
house positions. May assist with interviews for front of the house
positions as well.
- Responsibly manage and supervise all culinary and back of the
house staff including scheduling, assignment, direction,
performance review, hiring and corrective action consistent with
company policy.
- Work with the Executive Director, Hospitality Manager and
community Department Heads to obtain and maintain department
customer satisfaction and department of health survey levels at or
above designated scores.
- Ensure preventive maintenance programs are conducted for
kitchen equipment and that all staff uses and maintains equipment
properly to avoid damage and costly repair.
- Ensures any dietary needs and restrictions are met.
- Confirm food policies and procedures are being practiced by
kitchen staff including, personal hygiene, safe food storage and
handling procedures.
- Manages control of food preparation with particular attention
to potential overproduction and waste.
- Oversee maintenance and production of accurate daily
records.
- Provide ongoing training at regular intervals to kitchen staff
in the areas of food preparation and quality service and ensure
that plating and presentation meet DSL standards for quality and
appearance.
- In collaboration with the Hospitality Manager, ensures that the
front of house and back of house staff work closely together to
deliver a food product that exceeds the residents' and/or guest's
expectation.
- In collaboration with the Hospitality Manager, works with BOH &
FOH staff to ensure that they have a clear understanding of how to
provide outstanding customer service.
- Work closely with Marketing and Activities personnel to ensure
all resident special needs are met as well as to coordinate
planning of unique events.
- In unison with the Hospitality Manager and Executive Director,
meet regularly with residents and family members to confirm that
high satisfaction levels are being delivered.
- Advise community leadership of any concerns regarding
residents.
- 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.Supervisory
Responsibilities: Directly supervises employees in the Kitchen.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the
organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities
include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning,
assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding
and disciplining employees.Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in
Culinary Arts preferred, or an associate degree and equivalent
combination of minimum five years' work experience as an Executive
Chef.
- Minimum of five years' experience as an Executive Chef within
the hospitality industry.
- Current ServSafe Certification. Benefits:In addition to a
rewarding career and competitive salary, Discovery offers a
comprehensive benefit package. Eligible team members are offered a
comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision,
life and disability insurances, paid time off and paid holidays.
Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k)
plan with company match our Employee Assistance Program and
accident insurance policies.EOE D/V
Keywords: Brooklyn Heights, Middletown , Executive Chef, Hospitality & Tourism , Brooklyn, Connecticut
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