Executive Chef - Luxury Senior Living Dining Leader

Resort Lifestyle Communities; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Health benefits stipend

Job summary

Palomino Gardens Retirement, part of Resort Lifestyle Communities, is seeking a hands-on Executive Chef to lead the Culinary and Dining team in our Independent Senior Living community. You will oversee scratch-made meals, dining service, and a resident-centered experience focused on quality and presentation.

This role requires strong leadership, ServSafe Manager certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days, and proficiency in Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in culinary preparation and supervising a team.
• Education: HS diploma or GED; culinary degree preferred.
• Primary schedule is Sunday–Thursday with additional evening, weekend, and holiday support.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• ServSafe Manager certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days).

Responsibilities

• Guide daily culinary operations with scratch-made meals and great presentation.
• Lead by example in a hands-on kitchen, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Train, coach, and develop Culinary and Dining teams with the Dining Room Supervisor.
• Manage ordering, receiving, inventory, vendor relationships, and daily invoicing.
• Build resident relationships through feedback and monthly Chef chats; adjust menus accordingly.
• Create weekly labor schedules and enforce safety and uniform policies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Culinary expertise

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Palomino Gardens Retirement, part of Resort Lifestyle Communities, is seeking a hands-on Executive Chef to lead the Culinary and Dining team in our Independent Senior Living community. You will oversee scratch-made meals, dining service, and a resident-centered experience focused on quality and presentation.

This role requires strong leadership, ServSafe Manager certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days, and proficiency in Excel and Outlook.