Senior Living Executive Chef: Lead Multi-Venue Dining

Erickson Senior Living; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DEI culture

Health coverage

PTO & volunteer hours

401(k) match

On-site medical centers

Education assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living in Silver Spring, MD is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a multi-venue dining program serving over 600 covers daily. This hands-on culinary leader will inspire a culture of teamwork, creativity, accountability, and hospitality while ensuring exceptional food quality and service execution.

The Executive Chef will oversee daily culinary operations, including à la minute and high-volume production, maintaining the highest standards of quality,

Qualifications

• Minimum 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

• Lead and develop the culinary team, promoting excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
• Oversee daily culinary operations across multiple dining venues, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, presentation, and food safety.
• Partner with Food & Beverage leadership to drive menu innovation, operational excellence, and an outstanding resident dining experience.
• Ensure compliance with all Health Department, HACCP, and food safety standards while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Manage food and labor costs through effective purchasing, inventory control, scheduling, and waste reduction.
• Maintain a visible presence in dining venues, building relationships with residents, and responding to feedback to continuously enhance the dining experience

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Fine dining experience

Ala carte & catering trends

PC software & POS knowledge

Tools

Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint

Job description

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living in Silver Spring, MD is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a multi-venue dining program serving over 600 covers daily. This hands-on culinary leader will inspire a culture of teamwork, creativity, accountability, and hospitality while ensuring exceptional food quality and service execution.

The Executive Chef will oversee daily culinary operations, including à la minute and high-volume production, maintaining the highest standards of quality,