Executive Chef

Cogir•Charlotte, NC

17d•$69,000 - $72,000

About The Position

THE COMPANY Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members. At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career! WHAT WE OFFER Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. 401K with company match. Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave. Employee Assistance Program, Generous Employee Referral Program and more. POSITION SUMMARY Solista Charlotte is seeking an Executive Chef who brings heart, leadership, and culinary excellence to our residents. This role is perfect for a chef who wants a stable schedule, a supportive environment, and the opportunity to create exceptional meals that make a real difference every day. What Makes You a Great Fit You are passionate about serving seniors with dignity and warmth You thrive in a stable, structured environment with predictable hours You lead with calm confidence You understand sanitation standards, cost control, and efficient kitchen systems You enjoy creating menus that balance creativity with consistency You inspire your team through respect, clarity, and positivity

Requirements

A Culinary degree is preferred, or a combination of education and experience is required.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience in food preparation.
At least 3 years of progressive management experience as an Executive Chef with an understanding of front-of-the-house operations and service.
Serve Safe Manager (Food Handler Certification) with an understanding of kitchen sanitation and food codes.
Successful history of building teams and meeting financial goals.
Creativity and experience in menu development.
Outstanding communication skills and the ability to motivate.
Compassion for our residents and a strong passion for excellence.

Nice To Haves

Experience with restaurant openings is a plus.
Experience with special events and banquets is a plus.
Previous experience working in Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), Memory Care (MC), Senior Living, or hotel experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day operations and staffing of the community kitchen and dining venues.
Manages and supervises all culinary services staff, including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review, hiring, and corrective action consistent with company policy.
Menu planning and executing meal preparation and events, assisting staff with back and front-of-the-house operations as needed.
Maintain inventory control of food, beverages, supplies, and equipment.
Ensure that all food is prepared, stored, and served according to company standards and with state and/or local health code requirements.
Understand and maintain monthly and annual budgets for the culinary services department, including producing written documentation of monthly food, supplies, and labor spending.
Collaborate with staff and residents to plan and develop recipes and menus tailored to residents' preferences and monthly budgets.
Ensure resident and family member satisfaction is maintained.
Responsible for planning, preparing, and executing special events and themed meals.