Executive Director

CHATEAU RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES LLC•Bothell, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Chateau Bothell Landing, part of Chateau Retirement Communities, is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Executive Director to lead our Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care community in Bothell, WA. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader who thrives on building strong teams, delivering an excellent resident experience, and driving both operational and financial success. At Chateau, we believe work should be more than a job — it should be a calling. Our communities are built on compassion, joy, and a deep sense of family. We care for our residents like they’re our own loved ones, and we care just as deeply for the people who make it all possible: our team. Here, you’ll be part of a supportive environment where your leadership is valued, your growth is encouraged, and your efforts truly make a difference every single day.

Requirements

5+ years leading senior living operations with full accountability for outcomes- occupancy, NOI, resident experience, and team performance.
Demonstrates strong accountability with consistent follow-through; takes responsibility for results and ensures commitments are executed.
Ability to quickly discern what matters most, balancing urgency, impact, and risk, and allocating time and resources accordingly.
Makes timely, well-informed decisions; does not allow ambiguity or delay to stall progress.
Builds, mentors, and holds department heads accountable, developing strong teams while addressing performance directly and effectively.
Comfortable owning budgets, understanding drivers of performance, and making decisions that improve financial outcomes.
Clear, direct, and consistent communicator with residents, families, team members, and external partners; creates alignment and eliminates confusion.
Present, engaged, and willing to step in where needed, while building a culture of ownership across the team.

Responsibilities

Own total community performance- resident experience, team leadership, operations, and financial outcomes.
Lead with disciplined execution: set clear priorities, follow through, and ensure consistent performance across all departments.
Build, coach, and hold department heads accountable, you are the leader of leaders in the building.
Drive occupancy and reputation through strong operations, resident experience, and local community engagement.
Create a culture of trust, accountability, and belonging for residents, families, and team members.
Ensure regulatory compliance and proactively manage risk without losing focus on quality and experience.
Operate within Chateau’s leadership model: execution is local, systems are supported centrally, and accountability remains with the ED.