Executive Chef – Multi-Venue Dining Leader

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; Seagoville (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of DEI&B

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and volunteer hours

401(k) with company match

On-site medical centers

Education assistance and certification

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 600+ covers daily. This hands-on role will drive menu execution, mentor the culinary team, optimize kitchen operations, and deliver an outstanding dining experience with strong leadership.

The position emphasizes quality, consistency, and food safety, with emphasis on HACCP compliance and cost controls, while partnering with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Executive Chef experience.
• Fine dining experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of ala carte and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation and food presentation.

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 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 leadership

Fine dining experience

Ala carte trends

Catering trends

Food presentation

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

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 600+ covers daily. This hands-on role will drive menu execution, mentor the culinary team, optimize kitchen operations, and deliver an outstanding dining experience with strong leadership.

The position emphasizes quality, consistency, and food safety, with emphasis on HACCP compliance and cost controls, while partnering with