Culinary Supervisor

Join us at The Chesapeake where we impact lives and build careers!

Can you see yourself working on a beautiful “cruise ship on land - a luxury retirement community”?

At The Chesapeake in Newport News, Virginia, residents receive gracious hospitality and exquisite service from a caring and committed team who know they make a difference in the work they perform. Our mission is to empower individuals with choices in purposeful living built on values of faith, servant leadership, stewardship, integrity, peace of mind, innovation and joy.  

If you are looking to make a difference, we’d love to talk to you!

JOB SUMMARY:

• Responsible for overall Dining Room Operation with direct supervision

of all wait staff/DR servers, including their training and performances.

• Direct responsibility to all service and food provisions outside of the production areas, ensuring quality food presentation to the residents in a professional, efficient, and very pleasant/fine dining atmosphere.
• Oversees the buffet operation in relationship to the production staff.
• Assures that all Dining Services protocols and procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Monitors and assists as needed the scheduling of wait staff.
• Maintains Dining room server’s absenteeism, tardiness, and evaluations (with assistance from Assistant Dining Room Manager).
• Responsible for developing in-service and training programs for all DR staff.
• Responsible for sanitation and cleanliness of Dining Room and Buffet Areas.
• Responsible for monitoring of all equipment and service needs, and notification

to the Assistant Director of Culinary Services of inventory and needs.

• Must be familiar with the automated accounting and reservation process, including take-out services and assist the DR servers as necessary.
• Responsible for reporting all hazardous conditions or equipment to Director/ Assistant Director of Culinary Services.
• Responsible for reporting all accidents/incidents to Director and Assistant Director of Culinary Services, and adherence to all Policies and Procedures related to Safety.
• Development and assistance with catering and special functions within the community.
• Maintain proper hygiene and personal appearance in a professional manner, and

            monitor appearance and hygiene of all wait staff.

• Maintenance of confidentiality of all pertinent resident information to assure residents’ rights and employee confidentiality are protected.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all residents regarding comments/concerns and hospitality.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Should be a detailed oriented person with the ability to see the overall daily operation and supervise with accuracy and a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Must be able to interface with TEAM MEMBERS at all levels, as well as relate to all residents and guests in a positive, pleasant and professional manner.
• Must be familiar with HACCP protocols.
• Must possess knowledge of federal, state and local policies and guidelines as they relate to Long Term Care and Retirement Communities.  Basic

nutrition knowledge a plus. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.