Chef de Cuisine

Sunrise Senior Living; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Life Insurance

Disability Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the daily operations of a recognized culinary venue, restaurant, or dining concept. This hands-on culinary leader will manage labor, food costs, inventory, and ensure top quality to deliver exceptional resident experiences.

The role requires culinary leadership with ServSafe certification and flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to align with resident needs and program schedules.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree, apprenticeship, certification, or equivalent progressive culinary leadership experience preferred.
• Current ServSafe Manager or equivalent food protection certification required.
• Experience managing labor, food costs, budgets, inventory, scheduling, and team performance.
• Strong knowledge of menu development, food production, purchasing, food safety, and culinary operations.
• Fine dining, luxury hotel, resort, Michelin-recognized restaurant, or high-end club experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise culinary team members, including staffing, scheduling, training, coaching, performance management, and employee development.
• Manage daily culinary operations, production, service execution, menus, recipes, purchasing, and inventory.
• Develop and monitor labor utilization, food costs, operating budgets, productivity, waste reduction, and financial performance.
• Create exceptional dining experiences through high-quality food, personalized service, resident engagement, and brand standards.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Budgeting

Staff scheduling

Training/coaching

Allergen management

Quality control

Fine dining operations

Education

Culinary degree / apprenticeship / certification

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the daily operations of a recognized culinary venue, restaurant, or dining concept. This hands-on culinary leader is responsible for team management, menu execution, food quality, resident experience, labor and food cost control, inventory, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise culinary team members, including staffing, scheduling, training, coaching, performance management, and employee development.
• Manage daily culinary operations, production, service execution, menus, recipes, purchasing, and inventory.
• Develop and monitor labor utilization, food costs, operating budgets, productivity, waste reduction, and financial performance.
• Create exceptional dining experiences through high-quality food, personalized service, resident engagement, and brand standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, allergen management, therapeutic diets, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Front of House and community leadership to resolve service issues and continuously improve the resident experience.
• Maintain inspection-ready kitchens and accurate production, temperature, inventory, training, and audit documentation.
• Support events, special dining experiences, and culinary programming.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree, apprenticeship, certification, or equivalent progressive culinary leadership experience preferred.
• Current ServSafe Manager or equivalent food protection certification required.
• Experience managing labor, food costs, budgets, inventory, scheduling, and team performance.
• Strong knowledge of menu development, food production, purchasing, food safety, and culinary operations.
• Fine dining, luxury hotel, resort, Michelin-recognized restaurant, or high-end club experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Chef de Cuisine | Culinary Leadership | Fine Dining & Luxury Hospitality

Pay Range:

61,152.00 - 76,544.00

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.