Executive Chef

Erickson Senior Living • Silver Spring, MD

13d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented, experienced, and innovative Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across our two distinctive dining venues: Fireside Restaurant, a full-service fine dining restaurant offering an elevated dinner experience, and Potomac Café, a vibrant all-day café featuring fresh deli selections and made-to-order breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate hospitality leader with a proven track record of success to drive our Signature Dining Programs, emphasizing from-scratch cooking, premium ingredients, and creative, chef-inspired menus. The Executive Chef will provide leadership for all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, food safety, and team development while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence that delivers an outstanding dining experience for every guest.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years Executive Chef experience.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Fine dining experience a plus.

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: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed