Executive Chef Luxury

Sunrise Senior Living; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Bethesda, MD, is seeking an Executive Chef, Luxury to lead the culinary program and deliver an elevated, hospitality-driven dining experience for residents. You will oversee all food production, presentation, and kitchen operations with a focus on quality and creativity.

The role requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience, 7+ years of Executive Chef leadership in luxury settings, and a current Food Safety & Sanitation Certification.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years as Executive Chef in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Current Food Safety & Sanitation Certification.
• Strong leadership, budgeting and operational management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations, ensuring flawless execution of food preparation and presentation.
• Develop seasonal, innovative menus aligned with Sunrise standards and resident preferences.
• Drive revenue through events, holidays and catering opportunities.
• Manage inventory, purchasing and vendor partnerships for quality and cost control.
• Recruit, train, schedule and coach culinary team members.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Operations management

High-volume service

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

## Executive Chef LuxuryApply: Bethesda, MD - Maplewood Park Place: Full time: Posted Today: JR128170# **Why Join Sunrise Senior Living****At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.**The Executive Chef, Luxury is the culinary leader responsible for delivering an elevated, hospitality-driven dining experience. This role oversees all food production, presentation and kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional quality, creativity and compliance while leading a high-performing culinary team.What You’ll Do:• Lead all culinary operations, ensuring flawless execution of food preparation and presentation• Develop seasonal, innovative menus aligned with Sunrise standards and resident preferences• Drive revenue through special events, holiday experiences and catering opportunities• Manage inventory, purchasing and vendor partnerships for quality and cost control• Recruit, train, schedule and coach culinary team members• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation and HACCP compliance• Monitor budgets, labor and operational expenses to meet financial targets• Engage with residents and families to gather feedback and personalize dining experiences• Ensure timely financial reporting, documentation and payroll review• Partner with leadership to support sales, marketing and community initiativesWhat We’re Looking For:• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience• 7+ years Executive Chef experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality• Current Food Safety & Sanitation Certification• Strong leadership, budgeting and operational management skills• Ability to manage high-volume service with precision and consistency• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and culinary management systems• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and peak service hours• Passion for creating exceptional dining experiences for seniorsLuxury Executive Chef – Deliver Premium Dining ExperiencesExecutive Chef | Luxury Dining | Culinary Leadership # **Pay Range:**80,184.00 - 110,656.00*Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined?* As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans* Retirement Savings Plans* Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program* Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay* myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift* Tuition Reimbursement* In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.* Some benefits have eligibility requirements# ***Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work***