Executive Chef & Food Service Manager — Senior Living

Chartwell Retirement Residences; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe, inclusive workplace

Competitive compensation and benefits

Leadership development opportunities

Positive culture aligned with resident

Job summary

Chartwell Retirement Residences is seeking a Food Service Manager/Executive Chef to lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality meals and exceptional service for residents. You will oversee food services operations, menu planning, budgeting, and compliance with safety standards.

The role requires supervisory experience, culinary expertise, and strong leadership with a focus on resident satisfaction and staff development.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of supervisory experience in food service.
• short
• Red Seal certification is an asset.
• short
• Previous culinary experience required.
• short
• At least one year of front-of-house and customer service experience.
• short
• Post-secondary diploma in Food & Beverage Management or equivalent; chef qualifications and Food Service Supervisor certification preferred.
• short
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• short
• Highly organized with strong time management abilities.
• short
• Experience with budgeting, purchasing, and scheduling.
• short
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• short
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, special diets, and local suppliers is an asset.
• short
• Familiarity with the local community and supplier networks is beneficial.
• short
• Valid Driver’s License, or reliable means of transportation.
• short

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of daily and special event menus with dietary needs.
• short
• Foster relationships with residents and families to boost satisfaction.
• short
• Supervise and develop food services staff including hiring and training.
• short
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets, optimize purchasing and costs.
• short
• Ensure compliance with policies and health regulations.
• short
• Collaborate with suppliers and partners to maintain high standards.
• short
• Be a key member of the management team contributing to operations.
• short
• Rotate as Manager on Duty for weekend coverage as needed.
• short

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Time management

Customer service

Budgeting

Purchasing

Scheduling

Computer literacy

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Food & Beverage Management or equivalent

Chef qualifications

Food Service Supervisor certification

Red Seal certification (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Chartwell Retirement Residences is seeking a Food Service Manager/Executive Chef to lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality meals and exceptional service for residents. You will oversee food services operations, menu planning, budgeting, and compliance with safety standards.

The role requires supervisory experience, culinary expertise, and strong leadership with a focus on resident satisfaction and staff development.