Executive Chef

Luxury Senior Living Communities In Coral Gables, Kendall & Homestead Is looking for Executive Chef forits Brand New Palace at Weston An Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community 16025 Emerald Street, Weston, FL Winner of Gallup's Great Workplace Award The #1 Priority of this position is... To plan, direct, supervise & execute all the food services of the community. Plan menus, purchasing, production coordination and service to residents, employees & large events. Essential Duties & Responsibilities * Prepare food items according to daily production schedule utilizing standardized recipes & specialized diets. * Assign and coordinate work for kitchen personnel. * Coordinate food handling, cooking schedules & cooking methods to assure an upscale culinary experience. * Ensure proper service of meals to conserve nutritional value, flavor, appearance & quality. * Supervise the cooks, prep cooks & dishwasher staff. * Work closely with entertainment and activities directors to design & execute monthly events. Qualifications * A minimum of 5 years of high volume cooking experience in a resort, hotel or fine dining environment. * Culinary School Certification preferred. * Must have knowledge of a variety of regional cooking styles. * Able to follow oral & written instructions in English. Spanish a plus * Demonstrate good verbal communications & interpersonal skills in English. Spanish a plus. The Ideal Candidate * Polite, responsible, always on time, resourceful, very accurate and detail-oriented. * Flexible as to work schedule. Must be available to work on weekends, holidays & in emergencies. * Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task. * Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.