Executive Chef

Oakmont Senior Living; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Vacation & PTO

Complimentary Meals

Bonus Opportunities

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Recognition Programs

Student Loan Refinancing

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Emergency Financial Assistance

Job summary

Oakmont Senior Living in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a full scratch-kitchen operation, delivering fresh, guest-focused cuisine for our residents. This role offers a competitive salary aligned to market norms for California culinary leadership.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in menu development, seasonal offerings, and rigorous cost control while mentoring a culinary team in a dynamic, hospitality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Full Scratch Kitchen as an Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Executive Sous Chef.
• Experience crafting seasonally curated and guest-focused menus.
• The ability to manage fixed food, labor, and product costs.
• Willingness to learn, grow and evolve.

Skills

Full Scratch Kitchen Experience

Executive Kitchen Leadership

Menu Curation

Cost Control

Job description

Executive Chef for Full Scratch Kitchen Needed

Pay Range: $82000 - 90000 Annual Salary

Our Chefs are the creative force of our growth, the heart of our strength, and the key to our success.

We are not looking for good, because we thrive on greatness.

Our singular driving goal is to provide the best and freshest cuisine possible.

We are known for setting the industry standard with our focus on seasonal menus, state-of-the-art kitchens, and high-quality local ingredients.

Our teams craft exceptional cuisine in "Chefs Playgrounds" with access to the most contemporary tools and technology available to the culinary world.

The only thing missing is YOU!

Who We Are Looking For

• Innovators who don't follow the standard, they set it
• Ambitious and driven executive chefs that want to grow and evolve in a rapidly expanding
• Chefs that want to be rewarded for the results of their hard work
• Chefs that are food-focused, trend-driven, and customer savvy
• Results-oriented performers who drive and thrive on their own merits
• Forward-focused culinarians who thrive in collaborative environments
• Chefs who don't shy away from next-generation technology but leverage it for solutions
• Leaders who create flexible, contemporary work environments
• Driven, competitive, and focused individuals who are passionate about hospitality and creating exceptional food experiences

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
• Complimentary Meals
• Bonus Opportunities
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Recognition Programs
• Student Loan Refinancing
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Financial Assistance

What We Request

• The ability to learn, grow and evolve
• Experience leading a "Full Scratch Kitchen" as an Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Executive Sous Chef
• Experience crafting seasonally curated and guest-focused menus
• The ability to manage fixed food, labor, and product costs