Executive Chef - Hands-On Luxury Senior Living Dining

Resort Lifestyle Communities; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 73k–83k

Profit sharing

Benefits stipend for health and other

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities' Reflection Ridge Retirement Community in Wichita is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a culinary team delivering fresh, scratch-made meals and exceptional service in a hands-on role. You will immerse yourself in both kitchen and dining room operations to ensure residents enjoy an elevated dining experience.

You will guide our Signature Freedom Dining program, build connections with residents, and maintain high safety and quality standards while planning menus and

Qualifications

• Executive Chef or comparable kitchen leadership overseeing culinary operations, staffing, food cost, inventory, scheduling, and resident dining.
• Resident-focused approach with ability to handle resident feedback professionally and with empathy.
• ServSafe Manager certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days) and local food handler permits.
• Flexible schedule: Sunday-Thursday with additional evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
• High school diploma or GED; culinary degree preferred; strong communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily culinary operations with scratch-made meals, ensuring high quality, great presentation and proper temperatures.
• Lead by example in a hands-on kitchen while maintaining a safe, clean, organized environment.
• Train and develop Culinary and Dining teams and coordinate with the Dining Room Supervisor for smooth service.
• Manage ordering, receiving, inventory, vendor relationships, and daily invoice entry.
• Build strong relationships with residents by gathering feedback and hosting monthly Chef chats.
• Create and maintain weekly labor schedules and ensure safety and uniform compliance.

Skills

Executive Chef leadership

Culinary operations management

Staff training & development

Menu planning & execution

Food safety & sanitation

Resident-focused dining

Cost control & inventory

Excel & Outlook

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Resort Lifestyle Communities' Reflection Ridge Retirement Community in Wichita is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a culinary team delivering fresh, scratch-made meals and exceptional service in a hands-on role. You will immerse yourself in both kitchen and dining room operations to ensure residents enjoy an elevated dining experience.

You will guide our Signature Freedom Dining program, build connections with residents, and maintain high safety and quality standards while planning menus and