Executive Chef - Multi-Venue Dining & Team Leadership

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living

Sachse (TX)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 94,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO and volunteer hours

401(k) with 3% 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 a multi-venue dining program serving 600+ covers daily. This hands-ons leadership role focuses on quality, consistency, presentation, and food safety across all venues.

You will mentor the culinary team, drive menu execution with senior leadership, and optimize kitchen operations while maintaining a vibrant resident dining experience. Relevant HACCP and health standards are required.

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, 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.