Executive Chef: Multi-Venue Dining Leader for Senior Living

ANN'S CHOICE, INC.; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

On-site health/wellness resources

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living’s Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, NJ is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a multi-venue dining program serving 600+ covers daily. This hands-on leader will drive menu execution, mentor the culinary team, and ensure top food quality, presentation, and safety across high-volume operations.

You will partner with Food & Beverage leadership to optimize operations, control costs, and deliver an outstanding resident dining experience while maintaining compliance with

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.
• 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 enhance the dining experience.

Skills

Executive Chef

Fine dining

Menu development

Food cost control

POS systems

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Erickson Senior Living’s Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, NJ is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a multi-venue dining program serving 600+ covers daily. This hands-on leader will drive menu execution, mentor the culinary team, and ensure top food quality, presentation, and safety across high-volume operations.

You will partner with Food & Beverage leadership to optimize operations, control costs, and deliver an outstanding resident dining experience while maintaining compliance with