Executive Chef jobs in Iowa
Executive Chef directs and oversees kitchen operations, including menu development, purchasing, inventory, cost control and sanitation. Creates and updates menus that will appeal to customers, utilize seasonal ingredients, and maximize profits. Being an Executive Chef develops and tests new recipes. Solicits and studies customer feedback to maintain high standards of quality and satisfaction. Additionally, Executive Chef troubleshoots and resolves operational issues. Complies with all safety and food sanitation laws and regulations. Supervises, trains, and mentors staff. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in culinary arts or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Executive Chef typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Executive Chef typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Executive Chef
- Prairie Hills at Tipton
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Tipton, IA
FULL_TIME
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About Arvum Senior Living
Arvum Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages care- and lifestyle-focused Assisted Living and Memory Care communities throughout the Midwest in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Our company, which was built on our “Pillars of Excellence,” employs hundreds of vital Team Members and is committed to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent care for our residents.
Arvum Senior Living is hiring an Executive Chef to join our community Prairie Hills at Tipton.
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.
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.
In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, Arvum 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.
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Executive Chef
- Troon
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Iowa, IA
FULL_TIME
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Executive Chef
- Pritchard Companies - Legacy Golf Course at the 19
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Mason, IA
FULL_TIME
- Ready to drive your culinary career to new heights at Legacy Golf Course at the 19 in Northern Iowa? Full-time Year-round Leadership Role Relocation Assistance & Housing Support We are seeking a highl...
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Executive Chef
- Gecko Hospitality (Corporate)
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Coralville, IA
FULL_TIME
- Restaurant Executive ChefHotel - UpscaleCoralville, IowaSalary $70 to 80KWe are actively seeking the best possible Restaurant Executive Chef the hospitality industry has to offer! We are in the market...
- 8 Days Ago
Executive Chef
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Sioux City
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Sioux, IA
FULL_TIME
- POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for all venues’ food production, Team Members’ training, and food handling safety. Develop menus, oversee food purchasing and warehousing, build recipe specifications, and...
- 9 Days Ago
Executive Chef
- Aramark
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Johnston, IA
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionThe Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs...
- 9 Days Ago
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Executive Chef
- Wild Rose Entertainment
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- Ansley Golf Club
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- Aramark
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Executive Chef
- Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
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- 6/5/2024 12:00:00 AM
Executive Chef
- Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
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TERRE HAUTE, IN
- Compensation Range: Salary $70,000 -75,000 annually. Additional Information: Salary $70,000 - $75,000 annually. Overview...
- 5/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Executive Chef
- Aramark
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Winchester, VA
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Executive Chef
- Great Wolf Lodge
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NAPLES, FL
- Pay: $0 per year - $0 per year The Restaurant Executive Chef is responsible for all operations of the kitchen(s): create...
- 3/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Iowa
Iowa (/ˈaɪəwə/ (listen)) is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest and Minnesota to the north.
In colonial times, Iowa was a part of French Louisiana and Spanish Louisiana; its state flag is patterned after the flag of France. After the Louisiana Purchase, people laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn...
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Income Estimation for Executive Chef jobs
$80,654 to $109,111
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What does an Executive Chef do?
Executive Chef in Lorain, OH
Tell us of a time when you were put in a situation which truly tested your ability to handle things as an executive chef.
November 04, 2019
Executive Chef in Brockton, MA
The menus must fit in with the budget allotted to the chef.
December 02, 2019
Executive Chef in Indianapolis, IN
Some Chefs may specialize in a certain type of cuisine.
December 22, 2019