Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Multi-Venue Dining

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; Rowlett (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Education assistance

Job summary

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living, located in North Dallas, Texas, seeks an Executive Chef to lead a dynamic, multi-venue dining program serving 600+ covers daily. This hands-on leader will drive menu execution, mentor the culinary team, and ensure exceptional quality, presentation, and hospitality.

You will oversee daily operations, maintain HACCP standards, and manage food and labor costs while collaborating with leadership to elevate the resident dining experience.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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 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 enhance the dining experience.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Fine dining experience

A la carte trends

Food cost controls

Food presentation

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living, located in North Dallas, Texas, seeks an Executive Chef to lead a dynamic, multi-venue dining program serving 600+ covers daily. This hands-on leader will drive menu execution, mentor the culinary team, and ensure exceptional quality, presentation, and hospitality.

You will oversee daily operations, maintain HACCP standards, and manage food and labor costs while collaborating with leadership to elevate the resident dining experience.