Executive Chef & Dining Operations Lead

Belmont Village Senior Living Corporate; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health benefits

Prescription benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid personal days

Earned sick pay

401(k) with employer match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living seeks a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations in our upscale senior living communities. You will be hands-on with meal preparation and work closely with front- and back-of-house teams to deliver a hospitality-focused dining program that exceeds resident expectations.

You will recruit and mentor culinary talent, develop relationships with residents and guests, and collaborate with regional and corporate teams to uphold standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe certificate required.
• Formal culinary training through degree or certificate program preferred.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet dining program needs.
• Demonstrated experience using MS Office and POS systems in a kitchen setting.
• Minimum two years of kitchen managerial experience with five years in volume cooking.
• Reliable attendance is essential for operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food service compliance while ensuring exceptional quality and productivity by effectively scheduling and coordinating kitchen staff operations.
• Ensure recipe consistency and adherence to company standards while showcasing culinary creativity for special event menu planning.
• Drive resident and guest satisfaction through clear communication, superior meal preparation, and outstanding dining service.
• Manage food ordering and equipment inventory to minimize waste, control costs, and maintain budget compliance.
• Build a positive workplace culture by training employees in safety protocols, food handling, and kitchen cleanliness, while applying company policies fairly and consistently.
• Collaborate with community leadership, regional teams, and corporate support to align with organizational goals.
• Lead staffing efforts, including interviewing, hiring, performance management, coaching, employee training, and task delegation.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training & coaching

Communication

English proficiency

Operations scheduling

Food safety

Staff interviewing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certificate

Culinary training certificate/degree

Tools

MS Office

POS system

Job description

Belmont Village Senior Living seeks a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations in our upscale senior living communities. You will be hands-on with meal preparation and work closely with front- and back-of-house teams to deliver a hospitality-focused dining program that exceeds resident expectations.

You will recruit and mentor culinary talent, develop relationships with residents and guests, and collaborate with regional and corporate teams to uphold standards.