Executive Chef

Cascade Manor (Oregon); San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An upscale senior living community in San Mateo is on the lookout for a passionate Executive Chef to lead a talented culinary team. This role is not just about cooking; it's about creating memorable dining experiences that elevate the lives of residents. With a focus on fine dining and casual bistro offerings, you'll have the opportunity to innovate and inspire. Join a morale-driven environment that values your contributions and offers competitive compensation along with fantastic benefits. If you thrive in a dynamic kitchen and love making people happy through food, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Scholarship Program

Discounted meals

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 4% match

Generous PTO

PayActiv (early wage access)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef or equivalent.
• Strong leadership skills to develop culinary team potential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary activities for fine-dining and catering services.
• Ensure high-quality food experiences for residents.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Menu Planning

Food Safety Management

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Overview

The Peninsula Regent, San Mateo's premier upscale senior living community, is seeking an experienced Executive Chef with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Executive Chef or equivalent roles to lead our team of culinary professionals and oversee all culinary activities for our fine-dining restaurant, upscale casual Bistro, catering services, and all other areas of our culinary program.

We are not a nursing home or typical retirement community. At our luxury, resort-like community, we are driven to provide our residents with the best food the San Mateo area has to offer, so our residents don’t need to leave home for an incredible culinary experience. Come join us in pushing the envelope!

The successful candidate will find great satisfaction in making people happy through food and in helping others develop their potential through strong, effective leadership.

Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000 / annually DOE

We offer a morale-driven and friendly work environment (we want you to enjoy coming to work each day), competitive wages, and other fantastic benefits:

• Scholarship Program
• Discounted meals
• Medical (90% of monthly premium paid by us), dental, vision
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Generous PTO (paid time off) plan
• A great team, stable leadership, and a positive work environment
• PayActiv (early wage access)

A valid Food Handlers card is required and a ServSafe Food Safety Manager certificate is a plus.

Apply today and come be part of our community!