Executive Chef – Senior Living (Creative Menus & Leadership)

Discovery Senior Living; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Bonuses

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health benefits

401K

Training

Growth opportunities

Uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay Independent Living in Bradenton, FL is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations, menu planning, purchasing, and staff development.

You will manage budgets, ensure safety and sanitation, coordinate with the Hospitality Manager, and create high-quality menus that meet residents’ dietary needs.

This full-time, on-site role offers $90,000–$100,000 with 10% bonus potential and excellent benefits in a people-focused senior living community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary leadership experience.
• Strong communication skills in writing and verbally.
• Ability to read and interpret safety, operating and maintenance documents.
• Ability to manage budgets for Food & Beverage operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute special events, banquets, and themed meals.
• Develop menus and recipes using high-quality ingredients within budget.
• Manage monthly and annual F&B budgets and procurement records.
• Review menus for seasonal ingredients and cost of goods.
• Maintain purchasing standards and vendor relationships.
• Report monthly inventory of food and beverage supplies.
• Interview, hire, and train kitchen staff.
• Supervise all culinary staff including scheduling and reviews.
• Collaborate with leadership to maintain resident satisfaction and health scores.
• Ensure dietary needs and safe food handling are met.
• Engage with residents and families to ensure high satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Budget Management

Vendor Relations

Staff Training

Menu Development

Food Safety

Communication

Operations Oversight

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Discovery Village at Sarasota Bay Independent Living in Bradenton, FL is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations, menu planning, purchasing, and staff development.

You will manage budgets, ensure safety and sanitation, coordinate with the Hospitality Manager, and create high-quality menus that meet residents’ dietary needs.

This full-time, on-site role offers $90,000–$100,000 with 10% bonus potential and excellent benefits in a people-focused senior living community.