Executive Chef

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

PTO + volunteer hours

401(k) with company match

Onsite medical centers

Education assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across our two dining venues, Fireside Restaurant and Potomac Café. The role emphasizes from-scratch cooking, premium ingredients, and chef-inspired menus, with leadership across all culinary operations and a focus on food quality, safety, and team development.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of Executive Chef experience, fine dining exposure is a plus, and strong knowledge of menu

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Executive Chef experience.
• Fine dining experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of ala carte and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and food presentation.
• Good knowledge of PC software and POS systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and high-quality food purchasing, preparation and presentation within budget.
• Supervise all kitchen staff and oversee BOH systems, core menus and recipe management.
• Maintain kitchen and equipment sanitation; conduct monthly internal sanitation audits.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state food safety regulations (Health Dept./HAACP).
• Partner with General Manager to address and resolve food production or presentation issues.
• Maintain high standards for food quality and plate presentation.

Skills

Executive leadership

Team supervision

Food safety

Menu development

Budget awareness

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living

We are seeking a talented, experienced, and innovative Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across our two distinctive dining venues: Fireside Restaurant, a full-service fine dining restaurant offering an elevated dinner experience, and Potomac Café, a vibrant all-day café featuring fresh deli selections and made-to-order breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate hospitality leader with a proven track record of success to drive our Signature Dining Programs, emphasizing from-scratch cooking, premium ingredients, and creative, chef-inspired menus. The Executive Chef will provide leadership for all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, food safety, and team development while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence that delivers an outstanding dining experience for every guest.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, with wellness reimbursements and telemedicine
• Generous PTO, plus paid volunteer hours in accordance with applicable state law
• 401(k) with a 3% company match for team members 18+
• Onsite medical centers and health/well-being resources for team members and their families
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and access to 6,000+ online courses
• Exciting growth opportunities as we expand and open new communities

Compensation:

• Commensurate with experience from $80,000 - $90,000 annually,plus eligibility for annual bonus

How you will make an impact

• Ensure efficient and high-quality food purchasing, preparation, and presentation within budget
• Supervise all kitchen staff and oversee BOH systems, core menus, and recipe management
• Maintain kitchen and equipment sanitation; conduct monthly internal sanitation audits
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state food safety regulations (Health Dept./HAACP)
• Partner with General Manager to address and resolve food production or presentation issues
• Maintain high standards for food quality and plate presentation

What you will need

• Minimum of 3 years Executive Chef experience.
• Fine dining experience a plus.
• Knowledge of ala carte and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and food presentation
• Good knowledge of PC software and POS systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Riderwood is a beautiful 120-acre continuing care retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Riderwood helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law