Executive Chef: Lead Multi-Venue Dining & Teams

Erickson Senior Living; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & volunteer hours

401(k) with match

On-site medical centers

Education assistance & courses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Greenspring Village by Erickson Senior Living in Springfield, VA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a dynamic, multi-venue dining program serving 600+ covers daily. This hands-on leader will inspire a culture of teamwork, creativity, accountability, and hospitality while ensuring exceptional food quality and service.

You will oversee daily operations, including high-volume production, menu execution, mentorship, and cost control, partnering with the General Manager to

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 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 relations with residents and responding to feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Executive Chef experience

Menu development

Food safety (HACCP)

Cost control

High-volume production

Team mentoring

Operational excellence

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Greenspring Village by Erickson Senior Living in Springfield, VA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a dynamic, multi-venue dining program serving 600+ covers daily. This hands-on leader will inspire a culture of teamwork, creativity, accountability, and hospitality while ensuring exceptional food quality and service.

You will oversee daily operations, including high-volume production, menu execution, mentorship, and cost control, partnering with the General Manager to