Executive Chef

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes Diversity and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What you'll get:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost (Free basic coverage for full-time team members!)
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance & prof
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
• Plus so much more!

Givens Estates is looking for a full time Executive Chef to support our dining team at our three distinct dining venues. In this role you'll play a vital role in fostering a cohesive culinary team, help streamline processes, and ensure seamless coordination of culinary services throughout the department. Your commitment to excellence will drive our culinary team to new heights, creating memorable dining experiences for our residents while upholding food safety and sanitation standards.

What You'll Do:

• Directly responsible for culinary operations at The Social Brew, Market & Craft, and Terrene
• Hire, train, direct, and evaluate staff who work under your supervision
• Monitor and control team member scheduling and developing the work plan to meet budget guidelines
• Assist with planning and execution of catering events for Givens Estates
• Ensure opening and closing of culinary operations
• Plan menus, develops recipes, and directs production schedule and quantities
• Responsible for overall department sanitation; ensures that the department meets all local and federal sanitation and food handling codes. Minimum of a Health Department Grade 'A' of 97% is expected
• Oversee inventory as well as ordering and purchasing of food while closely monitoring food costs
• Ensure safe operation of all kitchen equipment through training and monitoring
• Work cooperatively and actively with maintenance department to ensure high standards of maintenance of food service areas
• Support Assisted Living operations to ensure the highest quality of product is being delivered to residents
• Participate in any coaching and development conversations with team members
• Actively participate and accept personal responsibility to ensure the success of the Corporate Compliance Program
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

What you'll Need:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years progressive experience in hospitality, multi-unit, medium volume food service
• Culinary degree and/or certificate achievement preferred
• Enthusiasm to work in high paced environments
• Creative mindset with an in depth understanding of cost control
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, & POS systems)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Compensation is $70,000 - $73,000 annually, based on experience, and includes our comprehensive benefits package.

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.