Executive Chef I

606 Riderwood Village, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity, equity, inclusion culture

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO and volunteer hours

401(k) with 3% match

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living presents an Executive Chef opportunity at Riderwood Village in Silver Spring, MD, overseeing a multi-venue dining program serving 600+ covers daily.

This hands-on culinary leader will mentor the team, optimize operations, and ensure exceptional food quality, safety, and service. A competitive salary of $80,000–$90,000 with eligibility for an annual bonus and comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Executive Chef experience.
• Fine dining experience preferred and catering knowledge.
• Proficient in PC software and POS systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the culinary team across multiple dining venues.
• Oversee high-volume production with focus on quality and food safety.
• Drive menu execution, innovation, and resident dining experience.
• Ensure compliance with Health Department, HACCP, and sanitation standards.
• Manage food and labor costs through purchasing, inventory, scheduling.

Skills

Executive leadership

Menu development

Food safety leadership

Culinary operations

Education

Fine dining background

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living $2,500 Sign-on Bonus We are seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a dynamic, multi-venue dining program serving more than 600 covers daily. This hands‑on culinary leader will inspire a culture of teamwork, creativity, accountability, and hospitality while ensuring exceptional food quality and service execution. The Executive Chef will oversee daily culinary operations, including à la minute and high‑volume production, maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, presentation, and food safety. Partnering with the General Manager, this role will drive menu execution, develop and mentor the culinary team, optimize kitchen operations, and deliver an outstanding dining experience through strong leadership and operational excellence.

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

What we offer

• A culture rooted in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness reimbursements, health coaching, and telemedicine
• PTO and paid volunteer hours (per state regulations)
• 401(k) with 3% company match for team members 18+
• On-site medical centers and health/well‑being resources for team members and families
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and access to 6,000+ online courses
• Exciting growth opportunities as we continue to expand

How you will make an impact

• Lead and develop the culinary team, promoting excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
• Oversee daily culinary operations across multiple dining venues, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, presentation, and food safety.
• Partner with Food & Beverage leadership to drive menu innovation, operational excellence, and an outstanding resident dining experience.
• Ensure compliance with all Health Department, HACCP, and food safety standards while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Manage food and labor costs through effective purchasing, inventory control, scheduling, and waste reduction.
• Maintain a visible presence in dining venues, building relationships with residents, and responding to feedback to continuously enhance the dining experience

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’ve 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.

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

Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to one mission—helping people live better lives. If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on‑campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more. Come see why we’re among the most respected names in senior living, now serving 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.