Executive Chef: Upscale Dining & Resident Experience Lead

CorsoCare Pharmacy; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSail Investment Group in Danbury Woods, Cuyahoga Falls, seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary and dining department, drive menu development, and oversee food costs, safety, and guest satisfaction. The role focuses on high-quality plate presentation and resident service within a senior living context.

The candidate will manage kitchen staff, coordinate events, and partner with leadership to maintain standards, while ensuring excellent dining experiences for residents and guests daily.

Qualifications

• Certified Executive Chef preferred.
• Minimum four years of industry and culinary management experience.
• Upscale dining experience required.
• Proven leadership abilities, commitment to customer service, and strong organization/time management skills.
• Experience with menu development and pricing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Culinary labor, food and small ware financial management experience.

Responsibilities

• Achieve 100% resident satisfaction through plate presentation and taste; circulate dining rooms for feedback.
• Establish presentation techniques and ensure quality standards.
• Hire, coach, train, inspire and direct culinary staff; manage scheduling and reviews.
• Develop Sous Chef and Lead Cook for additional leadership duties.
• Direct food control, labor costs, menu engineering, recipe creation and standardization for consistency.
• Ensure proper equipment operation and sanitary policies in work areas.
• Oversee catering events and provide culinary instruction or demos.
• Maintain positive team environment and strong public relations with residents and guests.
• Function as Manager on Duty with site leadership.

Skills

Certified Executive Chef

Culinary management

Upscale dining

Leadership abilities

Menu development & pricing

Microsoft Office

Food cost & inventory mgmt

Job description

CommonSail Investment Group in Danbury Woods, Cuyahoga Falls, seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary and dining department, drive menu development, and oversee food costs, safety, and guest satisfaction. The role focuses on high-quality plate presentation and resident service within a senior living context.

The candidate will manage kitchen staff, coordinate events, and partner with leadership to maintain standards, while ensuring excellent dining experiences for residents and guests daily.