Executive Chef - Signature Dining Programs

Erickson Senior Living; United States; On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DEI culture

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO and volunteer hours

401(k) with company match

On-site medical centers

Education assistance & courses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ann’s Choice by Erickson Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef to lead from-scratch kitchen operations and signature menu programs in our Bucks County dining team. You will manage chefs and dining staff, ensure quality, cost control, and compliance, and drive resident engagement through regular dining room interactions.

The ideal candidate brings strong hospitality leadership, 3+ years in an Executive Chef role, and a passion for fine dining, sanitation, and creative menu development within

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of food production, ensuring efficiency, quality, and consistency from purchasing and receiving to storage, preparation, and plate presentation—all within established budget guidelines.
• Supervise and support all food production staff (and utility staff, where applicable), ensuring adherence to performance standards and kitchen operations.
• Implement and maintain core menus, recipe management systems, and back-of-house (BOH) computer systems.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment and areas meet sanitation standards, including responsibility for monthly internal sanitation audits.
• Maintain compliance with all federal and state food safety regulations (e.g., Health Department, HACCP).
• Ensure consistently high standards for food quality and visual presentation.
• Build strong relationships with residents through regular dining room visits and engagement meetings.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Quality & presentation focus

Tools

POS systems

PC software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

Ann’s Choice by Erickson Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef to lead from-scratch kitchen operations and signature menu programs in our Bucks County dining team. You will manage chefs and dining staff, ensure quality, cost control, and compliance, and drive resident engagement through regular dining room interactions.

The ideal candidate brings strong hospitality leadership, 3+ years in an Executive Chef role, and a passion for fine dining, sanitation, and creative menu development within