Executive Chef I

Erickson Senior Living • Silver Spring, MD

6d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Riderwood Village 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 culinary leader will foster teamwork, creativity, accountability, and hospitality while ensuring excellent food quality and service execution. The role oversees daily culinary operations, including à la minute and high-volume production, and maintains high standards for quality, consistency, presentation, and food safety. In partnership with the General Manager, the Executive Chef drives menu execution, develops and mentors the culinary team, optimizes kitchen operations, and delivers an outstanding dining experience through strong leadership and operational excellence.

Riderwood is a 120-acre continuing care retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland, managed by Erickson Senior Living. The organization describes a workplace focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and opportunities to learn and grow.

Requirements

• Minimum of 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.

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.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

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