Executive Chef High-Volume Senior Living

Culinesse, LLC; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Culinesse, LLC is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our team at a prestigious senior living community. The role demands hands-on leadership and a proven ability to manage high-volume catering across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events.

You will oversee kitchen operations, develop menus, monitor food costs, train staff, ensure sanitation, and uphold plating standards while collaborating with other departments in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of related work experience as an Executive Chef.
• Contract Food Service experience preferred.
• Senior Dining experience preferred.
• Must work nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Must comply with dress code requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sanitation and safety across stations and equipment.
• Coordinate with related food and beverage departments.
• Control food costs and maintain records of ingredients used.
• Create new menus and implement them properly.
• Supervise cooks and guide them in their jobs.
• Direct day-to-day operation of kitchen functions.
• Maintain preparation, plating and presentation standards.
• Provide training on job responsibilities and conduct reviews.
• Prioritize work and implement procedural changes.
• May prepare food for a la carte service and events.

Skills

Executive leadership

High volume catering

Menu development

Food cost control

Staff supervision

Sanitation standards

Kitchen operations

Advanced knife skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Production software

Job description

Culinesse, LLC is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our team at a prestigious senior living community. The role demands hands-on leadership and a proven ability to manage high-volume catering across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events.

You will oversee kitchen operations, develop menus, monitor food costs, train staff, ensure sanitation, and uphold plating standards while collaborating with other departments in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.