Executive Chef

Jeff Harris and Associates; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeff Harris and Associates seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at a distinguished senior living community in Portland, Oregon. The role focuses on delivering exceptional dining experiences for residents with nutritious, creative menus and strong team leadership.

Responsibilities include recruiting and developing staff, managing food purchasing and budgets, upholding food safety standards, and collaborating with leadership to enhance resident satisfaction and dining

Qualifications

• Proven culinary leadership experience.
• Senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or upscale dining experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Experience managing teams, budgets, inventory, and vendors.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Passion for hospitality and resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily culinary and kitchen operations
• Develop menus that are nutritious, creative, and responsive to resident preferences
• Recruit, train, schedule, and develop culinary team members
• Manage food purchasing, inventory, vendors, and departmental expenses
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Partner with community leadership to enhance the overall dining experience
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and service

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Team management

Food safety & sanitation

Vendor management

Inventory management

Staff training & scheduling

ServSafe certification

Resident satisfaction

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded senior living community, is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead its culinary operations and create an exceptional dining experience for residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all daily culinary and kitchen operations
• Develop menus that are nutritious, creative, and responsive to resident preferences
• Recruit, train, schedule, and develop culinary team members
• Manage food purchasing, inventory, vendors, and departmental expenses
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Partner with community leadership to enhance the overall dining experience
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and service

Qualifications:

• Proven culinary leadership experience
• Senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or upscale dining experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation
• Experience managing teams, budgets, inventory, and vendors
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Passion for hospitality and resident satisfaction