Wait Staff

Erickson Senior Living • Silver Spring, MD

16h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across two distinct dining venues: Fireside Restaurant – A full-service fine dining restaurant delivering an elevated dinner experience Potomac Café – A dynamic, all-day café offering deli selections and cook-to-order meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We are looking for a strong hospitality leader with a proven track record of success who can help drive our innovative Signature Dining Programs. This role emphasizes from-scratch cooking, high-quality ingredients, and creative, chef-inspired menus that elevate the overall guest experience. Your leadership, vision, and commitment to excellence will play a key role in continuing to grow and refine our culinary offerings.

Requirements

• Minimum of 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).
• Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Nice To Haves

• Fine dining experience

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and high-quality food purchasing, preparation, and presentation within budget
• Supervise all kitchen staff and oversee BOH systems, core menus, and recipe management
• Maintain kitchen and equipment sanitation; conduct monthly internal sanitation audits
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state food safety regulations (Health Dept./HAACP)
• Partner with General Manager to address and resolve food production or presentation issues
• Maintain high standards for food quality and plate presentation

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, with wellness reimbursements and telemedicine
• Generous PTO, plus paid volunteer hours in accordance with applicable state law
• 401(k) with a 3% company match for team members 18+
• Onsite medical centers and health/well-being resources for team members and their families
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and access to 6,000+ online courses
• Exciting growth opportunities as we expand and open new communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees