Executive Chef

Wingate Living; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingate Living is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team in a luxury senior living community. The role focuses on overseeing procurement, production, and maintaining superior food service standards.

The candidate will manage kitchen operations, ensure budget adherence, and drive menu and service excellence in a high-end hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Minimum of three years' experience as a fine dining Executive Chef.
• Successful completion of recognized food safety course required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn Crandall menu and production systems.
• Must be detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to facilitate small group presentations.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all food procurement and production.
• Meet or exceed community food service standards at all times.
• Adhere to budgetary requirements and manage kitchen operations cost-effectively.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We invite you to experience a rewarding career at our luxury Assisted Living and Independent Senior Living Communities. Our residents enjoy 5-star service, state-of-the-art amenities, and the peace of mind with a full continuum of care campus. Our fine dining environment offers exceptional food with culinary ingenuity using fresh, seasonal foods that cater to our residents and their families.

We are seeking an Executive Chef with strong hospitality experience who will bring their expertise, creativity and leadership to our dynamic culinary team.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Executive Chef oversees and directs all food procurement and production. Meeting or exceeding community food service standards at all times, adhering to budgetary requirements, and managing kitchen operations in a cost-effective manner, is expected.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Minimum of three years' experience as a fine dining Executive Chef.
• Successful completion of recognized food safety course required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as ability to learn and execute Crandall menu and production systems.
• Must be detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Supervisory and management experience preferred.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to facilitate small group presentations.
• Ability to work flexible hours required.
• Previous experience in high-end hospitality or luxury senior living environment preferred.