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At Willow Valley Communities, we're seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at The Manor, one of our premier dining destinations.\nThis is a unique opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise in an environment where Residents and guests can see your team's work firsthand. With our open-kitchen concept, you'll have regular interaction with Residents and guests, creating memorable dining experiences while building genuine relationships through exceptional food and service.\nAs Executive Chef, you will oversee multiple dining venues, inspire and develop culinary talent, drive operational excellence, and bring innovative menu concepts to life while upholding the high standards that Willow Valley Communities is known for.\nBenefits & Perks\nExcellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision\nGreat 401k Package with company match\n Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)\nWeekly Pay!\nTuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities\nCareer Growth Opportunities\nAccess to On-Site Amenities: Fitness Center, Spa, Cafés, and Swimming Pool\n Plus Much More!\nPosition Overview\nResponsible for the consistent preparation of innovative and creative cuisine for multiple restaurants and dining locations. Develops, designs, and present menus that align with the organization's concept, standards, and customer expectations. Directs all kitchen operations, including food preparation, production and service execution. Fosters a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nOversee recipe development, testing, standardization, and documentation\nEstablish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for kitchen efficiency and consistency\nEnsure proper staffing, scheduling, and labor productivity\nMaintain clean, organized, and professional kitchen environments\nDevelop and manage food budgets and cost of goods targets\nMonitor food usage, waste, and yields; implement waste reduction strategies\nAnalyze food cost reports and adjust menus or purchasing accordingly\nOversee food purchasing and inventory management\nEnsure timely ordering, receiving, storage, and rotation of products\nRecruit, train, mentor, and evaluate culinary staff\nSet performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching\nEnsure staff follow recipes, procedures, and food safety standards\nEnsure proper staffing, scheduling, and labor productivity\nEstablish product specifications and approved vendor lists\nEnsure timely ordering, receiving, storage, and rotation of products\nCollaborate with suppliers and distributors to maintain quality and availability\nEnforce all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with HACCP, health department, and internal quality standards\nMonitor allergen handling, special diets, and nutrition requirements as applicable\nConduct kitchen audits and inspections and address deficiencies promptly\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nSupervisory Responsibilities\nProvides supervision to receiver, cooks, sous chefs, and lead cooks.\nResponsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training Team Members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining Team Members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.\nEducation and/or Experience\nBachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nSchedule & Availability\nFull-time, exempt salaried position\nTypical schedule is approximately 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM most days\nFive-day work week\nWeekend and holiday availability is required\nWeekend and holiday schedules are typically shared among leadership and often rotated\nOn select holidays and special events, shifts may be adjusted to an earlier schedule, such as 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM\nFlexibility is needed to support dining operations, special events, Resident functions, and business needs\nWhy Join Willow Valley Communities?\nAt Willow Valley Communities, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day through extraordinary culinary experiences. You'll work alongside a talented team in a vibrant, hospitality-focused environment where innovation, professionalism, and resident satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do.\nIf you're ready to lead a dynamic culinary operation while engaging directly with Residents and guests through our unique open-kitchen dining experience, we'd love to hear from you.\nApply today and bring your culinary vision to Willow Valley Communities!","description_format":"text","description_chars":4871,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Growth opportunities"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-13T09:01:14Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":39,"reasons":["conf:0","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-14T06:34:16Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/willowvalleycommunities-executive-chef","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/willowvalleycommunities-executive-chef.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-14T20:20:23Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":26926,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-15T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":4423056},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=4423056"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fwillowvalleycommunities-executive-chef"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fwillowvalleycommunities-executive-chef"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fwillowvalleycommunities-executive-chef"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/willowvalleycommunities-executive-chef\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fwillowvalleycommunities-executive-chef"}]}