Executive Chef - Senior Living

Senior Star•Columbus, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

At Senior Star, dining is more than a meal. It is hospitality, connection, comfort, and one of the experiences our residents look forward to every day. We are looking for an experienced Executive Chef who takes pride in their craft, sets a high standard in the kitchen, and knows how to lead by example. This is a hands-on culinary leadership role. Our Executive Chef works directly alongside the Food & Beverage Director to lead culinary operations, plan menus, manage inventory and food costs, and continually elevate the dining experience. Just as importantly, this leader is part of the daily operation — cooking, working the line, and producing meals alongside the culinary team.

Requirements

Strong professional culinary experience with previous kitchen leadership experience.
Culinary education, training, or equivalent professional experience.
Current ServSafe certification.
A chef who wants to cook and is comfortable spending their shifts actively working in the kitchen and on the line.
Strong knowledge of food preparation, presentation, portion control, and service.
Experience with menu planning, inventory, purchasing, food costs, budgets, and receiving.
Strong knowledge of sanitation and food safety requirements.
Ability to train, motivate, develop, and hold a culinary team accountable.
Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to balance the demands of daily food production with the leadership responsibilities of the position.
A genuine desire to improve the lives of seniors and embrace the Senior Star mission and culture.

Responsibilities

Be an active part of daily food production, including cooking and working the line during your shifts.
Lead the culinary and back-of-house team in producing consistently high-quality meals for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.
Partner closely with the Food & Beverage Director on menu planning, inventory, purchasing, food costs, culinary operations, and overall dining quality.
Ensure every plate meets expectations for taste, presentation, portioning, temperature, and consistency.
Lead food production for daily dining, special events, and catering.
Train, coach, and develop culinary associates while working alongside them.
Maintain exceptional standards for food safety, sanitation, infection control, and regulatory compliance.
Monitor inventory, food usage, waste, receiving, and kitchen supplies to support strong operational results.
Listen to resident feedback and work with the Food & Beverage Director to continually improve menus and the dining experience.
Step in wherever needed to keep the kitchen running smoothly and ensure residents receive the experience they deserve.