Executive Chef

Sunrise Senior Living; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading luxury senior living community as an Executive Chef, where you'll oversee culinary operations and enhance the dining experience for accomplished residents. This role promises personal fulfillment through leadership in a supportive environment, with opportunities for professional growth and a positive impact on residents' lives.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time

Daily Pay option

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• 2 years supervisory experience with staff management.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing food production and presentation operations.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Managing multiple priorities effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Certification in Culinary Arts

College Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

COMMUNITY NAME

Battery Park by Sunrise

Job ID

2025-228341

JOB OVERVIEW

Battery Park by Sunrise, an exclusive luxury senior living community, is seeking an Executive Chef with exceptional culinary talent. This is a unique opportunity for a passionate, dynamic leader to help transform our dining experience for our sophisticated and accomplished residents.

At Sunrise, our Executive Chef is responsible for providing overall leadership and management for all phases of food production and presentation operations for the community's Dining Services operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Responsibilities :

• Overseeing and leading the food production and food presentation operations
• Handling foods in accordance with sanitary procedures and Sunrise quality service standards and compliance with all federal, state, local regulatory procedures regarding food production and presentation

Qualifications :

• Certification and / or College Degree in Culinary Arts
• Minimum three (3) years experience as a Chef or Kitchen Manager
• Two (2) years supervisory and management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management daily operations supervision, discipline and counseling
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, delegate assignments to the appropriate individuals based on their skills, roles and interests
• Written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to facilitate small group presentations
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities.

ABOUT SUNRISE

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals - at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include :

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• Daily Pay offered to get paid within hours of a shift (offered in the U.S. only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and / or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan / program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan / program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community / office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications / licenses (where applicable).