Executive Chef - Luxury Senior Living Dining

Christwood; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Wellness Center access

Direct Primary Care on campus

Scholarship Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Staff appreciation events

Year-end gift

Job summary

Christwood in Covington, VA is seeking a highly skilled Executive Chef to oversee culinary operations for our upscale Continuum Care Community, delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to residents. You will lead a talented team, manage kitchen operations, and uphold standards of food preparation, presentation, and service.

You will develop diverse menus considering dietary restrictions, recruit and train staff, manage inventory, and ensure health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef in an upscale dining environment.
• Culinary degree or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of food preparation, menu development, and nutrition principles.
• Strong leadership to inspire, motivate, and mentor a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Creative and passionate about culinary arts with industry awareness.
• Proficient computer skills for menu planning, inventory, and ordering.
• Outstanding communication with residents, staff, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a creative, diverse menu plan aligned with dietary needs.
• Provide culinary leadership by creating innovative dishes that delight residents.
• Ensure consistent quality, plating and adherence to food safety standards.
• Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen staff; foster teamwork and growth.
• Plan seasonal menus and manage vendor relationships and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and HACCP guidelines.
• Engage with residents and collaborate on culinary events and tastings.

Skills

Executive Chef leadership

Team leadership

Creativity in menu design

Food safety & HACCP

Time management

Communication with residents & vendors

Proficient with planning tools

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Menu planning software

Inventory management systems

Ordering systems

Job description

Christwood in Covington, VA is seeking a highly skilled Executive Chef to oversee culinary operations for our upscale Continuum Care Community, delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to residents. You will lead a talented team, manage kitchen operations, and uphold standards of food preparation, presentation, and service.

You will develop diverse menus considering dietary restrictions, recruit and train staff, manage inventory, and ensure health and safety compliance.