Executive Chef

Cogir Senior Living; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee dining services across the community, including procurement, preparation, service, menu development, and budgeting. You will hire, train, and manage the dining team while ensuring regulatory compliance and a positive resident dining experience.

You will collaborate with staff and residents to tailor menus to preferences and monthly budgets, while maintaining food quality and safety standards and leading special events and themed meals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in food preparation.
• 3+ years progressive management experience as an Executive Chef.
• Serve Safe Manager (Food Handler Certification).
• Experience with special events and banquets.
• Experience with restaurant openings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and staffing.
• Supervise culinary staff and scheduling; ensure performance and coaching as needed.
• Plan menus and events within monthly/annual budgets.
• Manage inventory of food, beverages, supplies and equipment.
• Ensure all food is prepared, stored and served per company standards and health codes.
• Develop recipes in collaboration with staff and residents within budget constraints.
• Strive for resident and family satisfaction with dining experiences.
• Plan, prepare and execute special events and themed meals.

Skills

Staff leadership

Menu development

Budget management

Food safety

Front-of-house coordination

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Job 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!

Job Type

Full-time

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.