We have an exciting opening for an Executive Chef position ready for hire. We are looking for a skilled team leader who is passionate about culinary operation and is ready to take our cuisine to the next level.  Located right off the beautifully popular Lake Martin, you will join a community dedicated to success. With an extremely competitive salary and appealing work hours, you truly cannot get any better than this! 

Summary:

Direct, manage and supervise the Culinary Services Department to achieve exceptional service and delivery, superior quality food preparation, and unified patient and guest experiences. Develop and maintain a high performing departmental culture of teamwork, enthusiasm, and engagement. Direct all daily culinary operational responsibilities including food preparation and production, patient meal delivery, menu set-up and completion, special catering events, inventory purchase ordering, and any other duties as needed. Assist in developing a progressive and contemporary restaurant-style menu that attracts new visitors and keeps patients and employees satisfied. Organize and facilitate processes that ensure compliance with all State/Joint Commission/County Health Department regulations. Analyze ongoing employee performance trends to devise staff management and development strategies.

• EDUCATION: Two or Four Year  Degree in Culinary Arts (Preferred)
• EXPERIENCE: Four years in high production food service and management. Executive Chef Experience preferred                             
• LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS: Serv-Safe certification preferred for hire or may be received within 180 days upon hire. American Culinary Federation certification as Certified Chef de Cuisine or higher preferred.
• EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, WORK AIDS: Kitchen equipment, computers, office machines   
• SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Team management, effective communication, quality customer services, food preparation, and regulatory compliance accreditations