Executive Chef: Lead Dynamic, Multi-Venue Kitchens

Erickson Senior Living; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion culture

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

PTO and volunteer hours

401(k) with company match

On-site medical centers

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living’s Wind Crest in Highlands Ranch, CO is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a multi-venue dining program serving 600+ covers daily. You will inspire teamwork, drive menu execution, and mentor the culinary team with a focus on quality, safety, and hospitality.

Lead high-volume operations, optimize kitchen performance, and partner with leaders to deliver an outstanding dining experience for residents. Experience in fine dining and cost controls is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Executive Chef experience.
• Fine dining experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of ala carte and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.
• Good knowledge of PC software and POS systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the culinary team, promoting excellence and accountability.
• Oversee daily culinary operations across multiple dining venues, ensuring quality and safety.
• Drive menu innovation in partnership with Food & Beverage leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Health Department, HACCP, and safety standards.
• Manage food and labor costs through purchasing, inventory, scheduling, and waste reduction.
• Maintain a visible presence in dining venues and engage with residents to improve dining experiences.

Skills

Executive Chef

Fine dining

Menu development

Cost controls

Food safety

Team leadership

Tools

POS systems

PC software

Job description

Job Description

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.

Location:

Wind Crest by Erickson Senior Living

Job Description

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.

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
  
  

Compensation

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

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.

Wind Crest is a beautiful 84-acre continuing care retirement community located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, just minutes from Denver. We’re 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. Wind Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

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.