Executive Chef I

Erickson Senior Living • Highland Springs, KY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a multi-venue dining program serving more than 600 covers daily. This hands-on leader will foster teamwork, creativity, accountability, and hospitality while maintaining high standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, service, and food safety. The Executive Chef oversees daily à la minute and high-volume production, partners with the General Manager and Food & Beverage leadership on menu execution and operational excellence, and develops and mentors the culinary team. The role also focuses on kitchen efficiency, cost management, resident relationships, and delivering an outstanding dining experience.

Highland Springs is an 89-acre continuing care retirement community in North Dallas, Texas, managed by Erickson Senior Living. The organization describes its environment as offering flexibility, work-life balance, and opportunities to learn and grow.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Executive Chef experience.
• Knowledge of à la carte and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and food presentation.
• Good knowledge of PC software and POS systems, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Fine dining experience.

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 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, build relationships with residents, and respond to feedback to improve the dining experience.
• Oversee menu execution and optimize kitchen operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness reimbursements, health coaching, and telemedicine.
• PTO and paid volunteer hours, subject to state regulations.
• 401(k) with a 3% company match for team members age 18 and older.
• On-site medical centers and health and well-being resources for team members and families.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and access to more than 6,000 online courses.
• Growth opportunities as the organization expands.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus.
• Flexibility and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed