Executive Chef

Columbus, OH, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $67,600.00 - $93,100.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

401k

Gym membership reimbursement

Job Description

Wallick Senior Living is a respected and employee-owned company dedicated to providing exceptional senior living experiences. The Ashford at Sturbridge is one of Wallick’s community locations, offering independent and assisted living services with a focus on quality care and meaningful engagement for seniors. Founded nearly 60 years ago, Wallick Senior Living prides itself on fostering a supportive culture, prioritizing the well-being of residents, associates, and the broader community. The company believes in opening doors to homes, opportunity, and hope, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about senior care. With a staff of more than 1,000 employees, Wallick maintains a culture of collaboration, integrity, and respect, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. This inclusive atmosphere creates a welcoming, safe environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

The Executive Chef role at The Ashford at Sturbridge is a full-time position designed for a culinary leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality meals that enhance the lives of senior residents. This leadership role involves managing the full scope of kitchen operations, from staffing and training to budgeting and food production. The Executive Chef is responsible for ensuring that every dish served is consistent, creative, and meets the highest quality standards, meeting and exceeding the expectations of residents. The role entails supervision of kitchen staff, servers, and vendors, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, and actively soliciting feedback to continuously improve the dining experience. This position also requires budgeting for the Food Service Department’s payroll and supplies, managing kitchen equipment, and adhering to state and company sanitation guidelines. The Executive Chef will be a key part of the community, helping to create an environment where residents enjoy delicious meals and a sense of connection.

Wallick Senior Living supports its employees with an exceptional benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance effective shortly after hire, paid time off including parental leave, and financial benefits such as 401(k) and pay-on-demand. The company encourages career advancement through tuition reimbursement, professional development, and a unique model of employee ownership that allows staff to share in company profitability. Employees benefit from a supportive team culture where the work is meaningful, fulfilling, and impactful. The Ashford at Sturbridge offers an opportunity to join a company where culinary leadership contributes directly to residents’ quality of life and to a positive workplace community. Candidates with culinary leadership experience in senior living or a related field who are motivated to deliver excellent food service in a compassionate environment will find this a rewarding career path.

Job Requirements

Three or more years of culinary leadership experience
Meet state board of health requirements
Understand safety and sanitation procedures
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to analyze reports and respond to inquiries or complaints
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Strong judgment and decision-making skills
Knowledge of food administration and cost control
Ability to understand budget and profit and loss statements
Proven leadership and critical thinking skills
Excellent customer service and employee relations skills

Job Qualifications

Three or more years of culinary leadership experience preferably in independent or assisted living or related culinary leadership roles with increasing responsibility
Must meet State Board of Health requirements
Proficiency in safety procedures and adherence to sanitation standards
Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with coworkers, residents, family members, and partners
Ability to analyze and interpret reports and respond to inquiries or complaints
Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications
Strong decision-making skills requiring high judgment
Knowledge of food administration and cost control
Ability to understand and analyze budgets and profit and loss statements
Demonstrated leadership and critical thinking skills
Proven customer service and employee relations capabilities

Job Duties

Manage day-to-day kitchen operations including staffing, training, budgeting, and forecasting
Supervise and oversee kitchen staff and servers, including hiring and development
Ensure menu quality, consistency, and creativity while maximizing resources
Oversee all food production within the kitchen
Maintain visibility and communicate with customers to gather feedback and address concerns professionally
Assure that adequate supplies are maintained and manage kitchen equipment
Maintain sanitation standards for kitchen, walk-ins, and dry storage
Control annual payroll budget for the Food Service Department
Stay current on industry trends and culinary techniques
Review and approve all Food Service invoices for accuracy
Maintain vendor relationships and use approved vendors for services and supplies
Assist in developing and implementing culinary standards, guidelines, and procedures company-wide
Comply with all state and company sanitation requirements to ensure food safety