Executive Chef: Multi-Venue Dining Leader

Erickson Senior Living; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO and volunteer hours

401(k) with company match

On-site medical centers

Education assistance and courses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living in North Dallas, Texas, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a dynamic, multi-venue dining program serving over 600 covers daily. This hands-on leader will drive excellence in food quality, presentation, and service while mentoring the culinary team and optimizing kitchen operations.

Partner with General Manager and Food & Beverage leadership to execute menus, control costs, and deliver an outstanding dining experience that supports

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 relationships with residents, and responding to feedback to continuously enhance the dining experience.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Fine dining

Ala carte & catering trends

Food cost controls

Food presentation

PC software familiarity

POS systems

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living in North Dallas, Texas, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a dynamic, multi-venue dining program serving over 600 covers daily. This hands-on leader will drive excellence in food quality, presentation, and service while mentoring the culinary team and optimizing kitchen operations.

Partner with General Manager and Food & Beverage leadership to execute menus, control costs, and deliver an outstanding dining experience that supports