Executive Chef

Whealdon Estates by Barclay House; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Whealdon Estates by Barclay House is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and elevate the dining experience for residents. You will oversee all operations, implement menus, supervise staff, and ensure exceptional food quality and presentation.

The role requires strong leadership, ServSafe and Food Manager certifications, and experience in hospitality or long-term care. You will collaborate with community leadership while upholding health and safety standards, driving creativity

Qualifications

• Culinary arts or hospitality degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of staff management in hospitality, restaurant, or long-term care.
• Minimum 2 years in a lead cook role or higher.
• ServSafe Certification and Food Manager Certification required.
• Experience with regulatory agencies and state food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary operations and dining department performance.
• Implement menus, supervise meal prep, ensure food quality and presentation.
• Create staff schedules, order supplies and manage inventory.
• Foster teamwork, safety, cleanliness and hospitality in the kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate excellence in culinary execution and customer service.
• Collaborate with community leadership to support resident satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and dining area.
• Support culinary creativity and innovation to enhance dining.

Skills

Staff management

Culinary leadership

Hospitality excellence

Team collaboration

Attention to quality

Education

Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality

ServSafe Certification

Food Manager Certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Executive Chef

Ignite Your Culinary Passion at Whealdon Estates by Barclay House

QSL Management is one of the fastest growing senior living companies in the industry—and we’re just getting started. Our mission is to provide luxurious, resort-style homes where seniors can thrive in an environment centered around wellness, security, longevity, family, joy, and self-worth.

We believe our team members deserve the same level of care and support we provide our residents. That’s why we foster a workplace where growth, purpose, and passion come together. If you lead with Excellence, Compassion, Respect, Leadership, Integrity, Safety, and Joy, you’ll feel right at home here.

We are currently seeking a talented, service driven to Whealdon Estates by Barclay House. This role is perfect for a culinary professional who blends creativity, leadership, hospitality, and operational excellence to deliver a worldclass dining experience for residents class dining experience for residents.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Excellent benefits package
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• A leadership role where your creativity and expertise directly impact resident satisfaction
• Opportunities to grow within a rapidly expanding organization

Primary Responsibilities of the Executive Chef

• Oversee all culinary operations and ensure an efficient, high-performing dining department
• Implement menus, supervise meal preparation, and maintain exceptional food quality and presentation
• Create staff schedules, order supplies, and maintain proper inventory levels
• Foster a kitchen environment rooted in teamwork, safety, cleanliness, and hospitality
• Ensure compliance with all health, sanitation, and regulatory standards
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in both culinary execution and customer service
• Collaborate with community leadership and other departments to support resident satisfaction
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-functioning kitchen and dining area
• Support culinary creativity and innovation to enhance the resident dining experience

Requirements

Education & Experience

• A caring heart and genuine willingness to serve others
• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality
• Minimum of 2 years of staff management experience in hospitality, restaurant, or long-term care environments (preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of culinary experience in a lead cook role or higher
• ServSafe Certification and Food Manager Certification required
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and state food safety requirements
• Knowledge of POS systems preferred
• Creative, self-motivated, and passionate about culinary excellence
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays

QSL Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.