Luxury Dining Executive Chef | Senior Living

Sunrise Senior Living Services; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Holidays

myFlexPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef to deliver premium dining experiences in a luxury setting. You will lead all culinary operations, develop seasonal menus, manage budgets, and mentor a high-performing team to meet residents’ expectations.

You’ll ensure food safety, HACCP compliance, and seamless coordination with sales and community initiatives while driving guest satisfaction and financial performance.

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.

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

Culinary leadership

Budgeting

Operations management

Team coaching

Food safety

High-volume service

Microsoft Office

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Food Safety & Sanitation Certification

Tools

Culinary management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef to deliver premium dining experiences in a luxury setting. You will lead all culinary operations, develop seasonal menus, manage budgets, and mentor a high-performing team to meet residents’ expectations.

You’ll ensure food safety, HACCP compliance, and seamless coordination with sales and community initiatives while driving guest satisfaction and financial performance.