Executive Chef

We consider many different factors to determine your compensation package at FSL. We assess your specific job family, level, relevant skills, experience, and other special trainings, or accomplishments you bring to the position. Pay decisions are also guided by our financial means as well as analyzed against what others earn internally. We strive to pay competitively and offer market differentiated benefits and perquisites in line with our compensation philosophy. The salary range is a reflection of many similar like positions and your actual compensation may not be at the high or low end of the range but will be based on your unique skills and other criteria mentioned. FSL is committed to offering each individual an elevated employee experience through growth and learning opportunities in addition to an inclusive work culture coupled with other perquisites.

Who We Are

At Friendly Senior Living, dining is one of the most important parts of a resident’s day. We’re looking for an Executive Chef who shares our commitment to hospitality, quality, and creating meaningful experiences.

In this role, you’ll lead a talented culinary team, influence the dining experience across our community, and help create the welcoming environment that residents and families have come to expect. If you’re passionate about developing people, delivering exceptional food, and making a lasting impact, we’d love to meet you.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Friendly Senior Living, you’ll have the opportunity to combine culinary excellence with purpose.

As Executive Chef, you will play a key role in creating memorable dining experiences while leading and developing a team dedicated to hospitality and service. You’ll collaborate with residents, families, and leadership to continuously enhance the dining experience and ensure every meal reflects our commitment to quality and care.

This is an opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact within a community that values excellence, compassion, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall leadership and management of culinary operations within our senior living community. This role oversees food preparation, menu development, purchasing, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and team development while ensuring an exceptional dining experience for residents, families, and guests.

The Executive Chef works closely with leadership to maintain high standards of food quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all culinary operations, including food preparation, production, and presentation
• Develop seasonal menus that balance resident preferences, nutrition, creativity, and quality
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop culinary team members
• Foster a culture of hospitality, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
• Manage food, labor, and operating budgets while maintaining high-quality service standards
• Monitor inventory levels, purchasing practices, and vendor relationships
• Collaborate with residents and leadership to gather feedback and enhance dining services
• Oversee catering functions, special events, and community celebrations
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Executive Chef, Culinary Director, Chef Manager, or similar culinary leadership role
• Demonstrated success leading and developing culinary teams
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
• Experience managing budgets, food costs, purchasing, and inventory
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, team members, and leadership
• Senior living, healthcare, hospitality, hotel, country club, or high-volume dining experience preferred
• Culinary degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
  
  
  

What Success Looks Like

• Residents consistently enjoy exceptional dining experiences
• Team members feel supported, engaged, and empowered to succeed
• Culinary operations run efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards
• Dining services receive positive feedback from residents, families, and guests
• The culinary team embraces innovation while honoring resident preferences and traditions
  
  
  

If you’re a culinary leader who believes great food brings people together and enhances quality of life, we invite you to apply.

Join Friendly Senior Living and help create dining experiences that nourish, comfort, and inspire every day.

Conditions of Employment:

• Work is performed in a clean, well lit, Community setting.
• Employee must be able to perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodation may apply).
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Refer to attached Physical Requirements form.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by FSL.
• May be requested to assist in the evacuation of Residents or perform other procedures to protect the safety of Residents, visitors and team members during emergency situations.
  
  
  

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and very effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the above position. However, this job description in no way states or implies that the duties specifically identified are the only duties required to perform this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Employees may perform other related duties within Federal and/or State regulations to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This job description is not a guarantee of employment for any set period and that either the organization or employee may terminate employment at any time with or without case. Furthermore, this job description may be added to or revised at any time.