Executive Chef — Lead Multi-Venue Dining & Team

Erickson Senior Living; Highland Springs (KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DEI culture

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO & volunteer hours

401(k) match

On-site medical centers

Education assistance & courses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a dynamic, multi-venue dining program serving more than 600 covers daily. This hands-on leader will inspire teamwork, creativity, accountability and hospitality while ensuring exceptional food quality and service execution.

The role oversees daily operations across à la carte and high-volume production, partnering with leadership to drive menus, optimize kitchen operations, and mentor the culinary team for an

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, safe kitchen.
• Manage food and labor costs through purchasing, inventory control, scheduling, and waste reduction.
• Maintain a visible presence in dining venues and engage with residents to improve the dining experience.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Fine dining experience

Menu development

Food cost controls

Leadership & mentoring

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Erickson Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a dynamic, multi-venue dining program serving more than 600 covers daily. This hands-on leader will inspire teamwork, creativity, accountability and hospitality while ensuring exceptional food quality and service execution.

The role oversees daily operations across à la carte and high-volume production, partnering with leadership to drive menus, optimize kitchen operations, and mentor the culinary team for an