Executive Chef

Erickson Senior Living • Highland Springs, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as an Executive Chef and bring your passion for exceptional cuisine, hospitality, and culinary leadership to a team of award-winning chefs and dining professionals. We are seeking an experienced culinary leader with a strong hospitality background and a proven track record of success who can inspire teams, elevate dining experiences, and drive our innovative Signature Dining Programs featuring scratch-made cuisine and chef-inspired culinary creations. If you are passionate about culinary excellence, developing talent, and creating memorable experiences, we invite you to be part of our team.

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

• Oversee all aspects of food production, ensuring efficiency, quality, and consistency from purchasing and receiving to storage, preparation, and plate presentation—all within established budget guidelines
• Supervise and support all food production staff (and utility staff, where applicable), ensuring adherence to performance standards and kitchen operations
• Implement and maintain core menus, recipe management systems, and back-of-house (BOH) computer systems
• Ensure all kitchen equipment and areas meet sanitation standards, including responsibility for monthly internal sanitation audits
• Maintain compliance with all federal and state food safety regulations (e.g., Health Department, HACCP)
• Ensure consistently high standards for food quality and visual presentation
• Build strong relationships with residents through regular dining room visits and engagement meetings

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness reimbursements, health coaching, and telemedicine
• PTO and paid volunteer hours (per state regulations)
• 401(k) with 3% company match for team members 18+
• On-site medical centers and health/well-being resources for team members and families
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and access to 6,000+ online courses
• Exciting growth opportunities as we continue to expand

What This Job Offers

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