Executive Chef

Brooksby Village by Erickson Senior Living is a premier, 90-acre continuing care retirement community located in Peabody, Massachusetts, just minutes away from Boston. As part of Erickson Senior Living's expansive national network, Brooksby Village offers a trusted and well-established environment for seniors to enjoy a vibrant lifestyle along with financial stability and focused health and well-being services. Erickson Senior Living is widely recognized as one of the largest and most respected providers of senior living and healthcare services in the United States. Dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents and employees alike, the community emphasizes diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging within its workplace culture, promoting the professional growth and personal well-being of its team members.

We are currently seeking an Executive Chef who is passionate about scratch cooking and delivering exceptional dining experiences. This leadership position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a talented culinary team and set a new gold standard in senior living hospitality. The Executive Chef will play a critical role in shaping the culinary vision and maintaining the highest standards for food quality, presentation, and safety. The ideal candidate will bring a strong financial and operational acumen combined with experience in training, team development, and managing multi-unit culinary operations. They will be instrumental in overseeing food purchasing, preparation, storage, and presentation while adhering to budget constraints and complying with all federal and state food safety regulations, including Health Department and HACCP protocols.

This full-time role offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, ranging from $80,000 to $90,000 annually, plus eligibility for an annual bonus. A generous $7,500 signing bonus is also offered to the right candidate. Beyond a competitive salary, the position comes with several benefits to support a healthy work-life balance, including great schedules with no late nights, early closures on holidays, and some weekends off. The successful candidate will be integral to establishing strong relationships with residents through frequent dining room visits and engagement meetings, ensuring consistent food quality and customer satisfaction.

The Executive Chef will supervise all food production and utility staff to ensure efficiency and excellence in the kitchen. Responsibilities also include maintaining core menus, recipe management systems, and back-of-house computer systems. Conducting monthly internal audits to ensure kitchen and equipment sanitation are also vital components of the role. This is truly a unique chance to join an esteemed organization committed to growth, innovation, and high standards in senior living culinary services, while enjoying the stability and support of a nationally recognized employer. Brooksby Village is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment in all aspects of employment.