Executive Chef — Upscale Senior Living

CorsoCare Pharmacy; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Village Waterstone is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all culinary and dining operations, drive menu development, manage food costs, and ensure top-tier resident and guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes leadership, staff development, and strong organizational skills, with accountability for safety, sanitation, and quality standards in an upscale dining environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related culinary degree.
• Certified Executive Chef preferred.
• Minimum four years of industry and culinary management experience.
• Upscale dining experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership, customer service, and strong organization/time management skills.
• Experience in menu development and pricing.
• Proficient 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 at meal times daily for resident feedback.
• Establish presentation techniques and ensure quality standards.
• Hire, coach, train, inspire and direct culinary staff; maintain scheduling and reviews.
• Develop Sous Chef and Lead Cook to take on leadership duties.
• Direct food control, labor costs, menu engineering and recipe standardization.
• Ensure proper equipment operation, safety and sanitation policies are followed.
• Oversee catering events and offer culinary instruction.
• Promote positive relations with residents, families, and guests.
• Function as Manager on Duty as scheduled with site leadership.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Customer service

Organization & time management

Menu development & pricing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Culinary labor & financial management

Education

Bachelor’s or related culinary degree

Certified Executive Chef (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Independence Village Waterstone is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all culinary and dining operations, drive menu development, manage food costs, and ensure top-tier resident and guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes leadership, staff development, and strong organizational skills, with accountability for safety, sanitation, and quality standards in an upscale dining environment.