Executive Chef

Cogir USA; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our community dining program, overseeing procurement, preparation, menu development, and labor budgets. You will drive day-to-day kitchen operations and supervise both BOH and FOH staff to ensure top-tier resident dining experiences.

You will plan menus, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with health codes while creating memorable events and themed meals within monthly budgets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on food preparation experience.
• Minimum 3 years in progressive management as Executive Chef.
• Serve Safe Manager certification.
• Experience with special events and banquets is a plus.
• Experience in Independent Living / Assisted Living / Senior Living is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and staffing of the community kitchen and dining venues.
• Manage culinary services staff, including scheduling, performance reviews, hiring, and corrective action.
• Menu planning and executing meal preparation and events within budgets.
• Maintain inventory control of food, beverages, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure food is prepared and served to health code standards.
• Understand and manage departmental budgets and write monthly reports.
• Collaborate with staff and residents to tailor recipes and menus.
• Ensure resident and family satisfaction is maintained.
• Plan, prepare, and execute special events and themed meals.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu development

Food safety

Staff coaching

Budgeting

Event planning

Regulatory compliance

Restaurant operations

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Description

THE COMPANY

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Chef oversees the community's dining services operations and ensures a positive dining experience for our residents. This includes, but is not limited to, food procurement, preparation, and service; menu development; financial management of food, supplies, and labor budgets; hiring, training, and managing dining services team members; inventory control and regulatory compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the day‑to‑day operations and staffing of the community kitchen and dining venues.
• Manages and supervises all culinary services staff (BOH and FOH), including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review, hiring, and corrective action consistent with company policy.
• Menu planning and executing meal preparation and events, assisting staff with back and front‑of‑the‑house operations as needed.
• Maintain inventory control of food, beverages, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure that all food is prepared, stored, and served according to company standards and with state and/or local health code requirements.
• Understand and maintain monthly and annual budgets for the culinary services department, including producing written documentation of monthly food, supplies, and labor spending.
• Collaborate with staff and residents to plan and develop recipes and menus tailored to residents' preferences and monthly budgets.
• Ensure resident and family member satisfaction is maintained.
• Responsible for planning, preparing, and executing special events and themed meals.

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and certifications:

• A Culinary degree is preferred, or a combination of education and experience is required.

Experience, Competencies, and Skills:

• At least 5 years of hands‑on experience in food preparation.
• At least 3 years of progressive management experience as an Executive Chef with an understanding of front‑of‑the‑house operations and service.
• Serve Safe Manager (Food Handler Certification) with an understanding of kitchen sanitation and food codes.
• Experience with restaurant openings is a plus.
• Experience with special events and banquets is a plus.
• Successful history of building teams and meeting financial goals.
• Creativity and experience in menu development.
• Previous experience working in Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), Memory Care (MC), Senior Living, or hotel experience is a plus!
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to motivate.
• Compassion for our residents and a strong passion for excellence.