Luxury Dining Executive Chef - Elevate Senior Dining

Sunrise Senior Living; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Disability Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid time off (PTO)

myFlexPay offered to get paid within a

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living in Boca Raton, FL seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a luxury senior dining program. The role requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience, 7+ years in executive chef positions, and a focus on high-quality presentation, HACCP and resident satisfaction.

You will oversee menu development, budgeting, staffing and vendor relations, while driving revenue through events and catering.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years Executive Chef experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Current Food Safety & Sanitation Certification.
• Strong leadership, budgeting and operational management skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume service with precision and consistency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and culinary management systems.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and peak service hours.
• Passion for creating exceptional dining experiences for seniors.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations, ensuring flawless execution of food preparation and presentation.
• Develop seasonal, innovative menus aligned with Sunrise standards and resident preferences.
• Drive revenue through special events, holiday experiences and catering opportunities.
• Manage inventory, purchasing and vendor partnerships for quality and cost control.
• Recruit, train, schedule and coach culinary team members.
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation and HACCP compliance.
• Monitor budgets, labor and operational expenses to meet financial targets.
• Engage with residents and families to gather feedback and personalize dining experiences.
• Ensure timely financial reporting, documentation and payroll review.
• Partner with leadership to support sales, marketing and community initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Operational management

Food safety

Menu development

Staff coaching

Vendor management

Microsoft Office

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Culinary management systems

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living in Boca Raton, FL seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a luxury senior dining program. The role requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience, 7+ years in executive chef positions, and a focus on high-quality presentation, HACCP and resident satisfaction.

You will oversee menu development, budgeting, staffing and vendor relations, while driving revenue through events and catering.