Executive Chef | Multi-Venue Dining Leader

Erickson Senior Living; Riderwood (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and volunteer hours

401(k) with 3% match

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef at Riderwood Village to lead a multi-venue dining program serving 600+ covers daily. This hands-on leader will foster teamwork, culinary excellence, and hospitality while maintaining high standards of quality, presentation, and food safety.

You will oversee daily operations, drive menu execution, mentor the culinary team, optimize kitchen performance, and partner with the General Manager to deliver an outstanding dining experience for residents.

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 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.

Tools

POS systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Erickson Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef at Riderwood Village to lead a multi-venue dining program serving 600+ covers daily. This hands-on leader will foster teamwork, culinary excellence, and hospitality while maintaining high standards of quality, presentation, and food safety.

You will oversee daily operations, drive menu execution, mentor the culinary team, optimize kitchen performance, and partner with the General Manager to deliver an outstanding dining experience for residents.