Executive Chef: Lead Culinary & Guest Experience

Morrison Living; Maplewood (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Morrison Living is seeking an inspirational Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, including recruiting, training, and food preparation. You will deliver show-quality food, empower onsite staff, and enhance resident and client satisfaction while meeting budget goals and safety standards.

You will oversee menu development, sourcing, and food safety compliance, and lead a high-performing team through coaching and performance management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary production and ensure food quality and presentation.
• Develop menus and seasonal specials with focus on local sourcing.
• Manage payroll, labor, and food costs to meet budgets and safety standards.
• Train, coach, and supervise cooks and staff to achieve performance goals.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supplier quality and inventory control and maintain purchasing standards.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary management

Budgeting

Food safety

Team coordination

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

ServSafe certified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Morrison Living is seeking an inspirational Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, including recruiting, training, and food preparation. You will deliver show-quality food, empower onsite staff, and enhance resident and client satisfaction while meeting budget goals and safety standards.

You will oversee menu development, sourcing, and food safety compliance, and lead a high-performing team through coaching and performance management.