Executive Chef — Senior Living Dining Leader

LCS (Life Care Services); Naples (FL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arlington is seeking a hospitality-focused Executive Chef to join our team. This role oversees daily kitchen operations, ensures quality and nutrition, and leads a team to deliver exceptional dining experiences for residents. Starting salary is $90,000 and is commensurate with experience.

Background screening and state certifications may be required. You will recruit, train, and coach kitchen staff, plan menus for various levels of care, and manage ordering, inventory, and compliance with

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• 3+ years of leadership experience as a Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or food service preferred.
• Current ServSafe certification and required state certifications.
• Strong knowledge of culinary operations, menu planning, food safety, and budgeting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, schedule, and develop kitchen team members.
• Recruit, hire, train, and support staff performance.
• Plan menus and oversee meal preparation for all levels of care.
• Ensure meals meet quality, presentation, dietary, and food safety standards.
• Engage with residents to gather feedback and enhance dining services.
• Manage food ordering, receiving, inventory, and budget performance.
• Maintain compliance with sanitation, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a culture of hospitality, teamwork, and resident satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Budgeting

Staff training

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

The Arlington is seeking a hospitality-focused Executive Chef to join our team. This role oversees daily kitchen operations, ensures quality and nutrition, and leads a team to deliver exceptional dining experiences for residents. Starting salary is $90,000 and is commensurate with experience.

Background screening and state certifications may be required. You will recruit, train, and coach kitchen staff, plan menus for various levels of care, and manage ordering, inventory, and compliance with