What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef - Senior Living position at Senior Star?
Executive Chef
Senior Star at The Kenwood
At Senior Star, exceptional dining starts in the kitchen. We're seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations and deliver the high-quality dining experiences our residents expect and deserve.
Reporting to the Food & Beverage Director, the Executive Chef is responsible for all kitchen operations, food production, menu execution, inventory management, purchasing, sanitation, and culinary team leadership. The ideal candidate brings a strong culinary background combined with expertise in senior living dining, including therapeutic diets, texture modifications, and creating exceptional dining experiences for residents with diverse nutritional needs.
What You'll Do
At Senior Star, dining is one of the most important experiences of a resident's day. We are looking for a culinary leader who is passionate about their craft, committed to excellence, and energized by the opportunity to create meals that bring comfort, connection, and joy.
If you're ready to lead a talented kitchen team and elevate the resident dining experience through Top in Class culinary execution, we'd love to hear from you.
Schedule: Varied hours based on operational needs, including weekends and holidays as needed.
#INDKEN
Senior Star at The Kenwood
At Senior Star, exceptional dining starts in the kitchen. We're seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations and deliver the high-quality dining experiences our residents expect and deserve.
Reporting to the Food & Beverage Director, the Executive Chef is responsible for all kitchen operations, food production, menu execution, inventory management, purchasing, sanitation, and culinary team leadership. The ideal candidate brings a strong culinary background combined with expertise in senior living dining, including therapeutic diets, texture modifications, and creating exceptional dining experiences for residents with diverse nutritional needs.
What You'll Do
- Lead all back-of-house culinary operations for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Support.
- Ensure meals are prepared, presented, and served according to Senior Star's Top in Class standards.
- Oversee food production, recipe execution, inventory, purchasing, and food cost management.
- Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation across all dining venues.
- Support catering events, special celebrations, and resident experiences throughout the community.
- Coach, develop, and lead kitchen associates to achieve excellence in food preparation and execution.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
- Partner with the Food & Beverage Director to execute menus, seasonal offerings, and culinary initiatives.
- Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or culinary leadership experience required.
- Senior living, healthcare, rehabilitation, or long-term care culinary leadership experience required.
- Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets, texture-modified diets, allergy accommodations, and resident-centered dining.
- Experience preparing and overseeing food production for Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, and higher-acuity resident populations.
- Proven ability to balance culinary excellence with nutritional and dietary requirements.
- Strong knowledge of food production, menu execution, inventory management, food safety, and kitchen operations.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing culinary teams.
- Passion for creating exceptional dining experiences that support resident satisfaction and quality of life.
- An "I've Got It" mindset with a commitment to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred.
At Senior Star, dining is one of the most important experiences of a resident's day. We are looking for a culinary leader who is passionate about their craft, committed to excellence, and energized by the opportunity to create meals that bring comfort, connection, and joy.
If you're ready to lead a talented kitchen team and elevate the resident dining experience through Top in Class culinary execution, we'd love to hear from you.
Schedule: Varied hours based on operational needs, including weekends and holidays as needed.
#INDKEN