Executive Chef - From-Scratch Signature Dining Leader

Ann's Choice by Erickson Senior Living; Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision coverage

PTO & volunteering time

401(k) with company match

On-site medical centers

Education assistance & certification

Job summary

Ann’s Choice by Erickson Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our dining operation with passion for quality and teamwork. The role focuses on from-scratch cooking, chef-inspired creations, and managing a Signature Menu program.

You will oversee food production, staff, and kitchen systems, ensuring safety, cost controls, and superb presentation while engaging with residents and dining services. A strong hospitality background is essential.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of food production, ensuring efficiency, quality, and consistency from purchasing and receiving to storage, preparation, and plate presentation—all within established budget guidelines
• Supervise and support all food production staff (and utility staff, where applicable), ensuring adherence to performance standards and kitchen operations
• Implement and maintain core menus, recipe management systems, and back-of-house (BOH) computer systems
• Ensure all kitchen equipment and areas meet sanitation standards, including responsibility for monthly internal sanitation audits
• Maintain compliance with all federal and state food safety regulations (e.g., Health Department, HACCP)
• Ensure consistently high standards for food quality and visual presentation
• Build strong relationships with residents through regular dining room visits and engagement meetings

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Fine dining

Menu development

Catering trends

POS systems

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Ann’s Choice by Erickson Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our dining operation with passion for quality and teamwork. The role focuses on from-scratch cooking, chef-inspired creations, and managing a Signature Menu program.

You will oversee food production, staff, and kitchen systems, ensuring safety, cost controls, and superb presentation while engaging with residents and dining services. A strong hospitality background is essential.