Chef de Cuisine - Lead, Create & Elevate Fine Dining

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

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.