Executive Chef – Senior Living

Sunrise Senior Living; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in the Atlanta area is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all dining services for residents, ensuring high quality food, presentation and service.

You will oversee menu development, food safety, budgeting, and your team leadership while promoting resident satisfaction and compliant with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Must have culinary degree or certification.
• Minimum 3 years as Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• 2+ years leadership and supervisory experience.
• Current Food Service Sanitation certification.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Budget management and cost control experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technology systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences for seniors.

Responsibilities

• Lead all food production, presentation and menu planning.
• Develop seasonal menus aligned with Sunrise and regulatory standards.
• Oversee purchasing, vendor relationships and cost control.
• Ensure proper portioning, quality, plating and service timing.
• Maintain HACCP standards and food safety compliance.
• Monitor sanitation logs, temperature records and kitchen procedures.
• Support special events, banquets and catering operations.
• Engage with residents to gather feedback and enhance dining experience.
• Manage departmental budgets, labor and financial performance.
• Recruit, train, coach and develop dining services team members.
• Partner with community leadership to support resident satisfaction goals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Nutrition knowledge

Budget management

Tech proficiency

Flexible hours

Customer focus

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living

At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.

The Executive Chef leads all aspects of dining services operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation and service for residents. This role oversees menu development, culinary execution, sanitation compliance and team leadership while managing budgets and food costs in alignment with Sunrise quality standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead all food production, presentation and menu planning
• Develop seasonal menus aligned with Sunrise and regulatory standards
• Oversee purchasing, vendor relationships and cost control
• Ensure proper portioning, quality, plating and service timing
• Maintain HACCP standards and food safety compliance
• Monitor sanitation logs, temperature records and kitchen procedures
• Support special events, banquets and catering operations
• Engage with residents to gather feedback and enhance dining experience
• Manage departmental budgets, labor and financial performance
• Recruit, train, coach and develop dining services team members
• Partner with community leadership to support resident satisfaction goals

What We’re Looking For:

• Culinary degree or certification required
• Minimum 3 years as Chef or Kitchen Manager
• 2+ years leadership and supervisory experience
• Current Food Service Sanitation certification
• Strong knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets
• Budget management and cost control experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technology systems
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings
• Passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences for seniors

Executive Chef – Lead Culinary Teams That Delight Residents
Executive Chef | Culinary Director | Senior Living Dining”

Pay Range:

55,328.00 - 73,840.00

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.