Executive Chef: Signature Dining Leader

Erickson Senior Living; Pompton Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DEI culture

Health insurance

PTO & volunteering

401k match

On-site health centers

Education support

Career growth

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead Cedar Crest Village's Signature Dining Program in Pompton Plains, NJ. You will manage a culinary team, develop chef-inspired, from-scratch menus, and uphold top quality and presentation standards for residents.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will ensure kitchen operations meet budget, safety, and sanitation standards while fostering teamwork, creativity, and continuous improvement across the dining program.

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, and food cost controls.
• Strong PC software and POS skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of food production, from purchasing to plate presentation within budget.
• Supervise and support kitchen staff to meet performance standards and operations.
• Implement and maintain core menus, recipe management systems, and BOH computer systems.
• Ensure sanitation standards and monthly internal sanitation audits.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state food safety regulations (e.g., Health Department, HACCP).
• Maintain consistently high standards for food quality and visual presentation.
• Build relationships with residents through regular dining room visits and engagement meetings.

Skills

Executive Chef

Fine dining

Food cost controls

Menu planning

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Erickson Senior Living is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead Cedar Crest Village's Signature Dining Program in Pompton Plains, NJ. You will manage a culinary team, develop chef-inspired, from-scratch menus, and uphold top quality and presentation standards for residents.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will ensure kitchen operations meet budget, safety, and sanitation standards while fostering teamwork, creativity, and continuous improvement across the dining program.