Executive Chef — Multi-Venue High-Volume Dining

erickson; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity, inclusion culture

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO & volunteer hours

401(k) with company match

On-site medical centers

Education assistance & courses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living’s Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, NJ, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a dynamic, multi-venue program serving 600+ covers daily. This hands-on leader inspires teamwork, creativity, accountability and hospitality while upholding exceptional quality and service.

The role partners with the General Manager to drive menu execution, mentor the culinary team, optimize kitchen operations, and deliver an outstanding resident dining experience with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Executive Chef experience in a high-volume setting.
• Fine dining experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of à la carte and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation.
• Good knowledge of PC software and POS systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the culinary team with emphasis on excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
• Oversee daily culinary operations across multiple dining venues with emphasis on quality, consistency, presentation, and food safety.
• Partner with Food & Beverage leadership to drive menu innovation and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with Health Department, HACCP, and food safety standards; maintain a clean kitchen environment.
• Manage food and labor costs through purchasing, inventory control, scheduling, and waste reduction.
• Maintain a visible presence in dining venues and engage with residents to continuously improve the dining experience.

Skills

Executive leadership

Culinary operations

Menu development

Food safety

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Erickson Senior Living’s Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, NJ, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a dynamic, multi-venue program serving 600+ covers daily. This hands-on leader inspires teamwork, creativity, accountability and hospitality while upholding exceptional quality and service.

The role partners with the General Manager to drive menu execution, mentor the culinary team, optimize kitchen operations, and deliver an outstanding resident dining experience with