Executive Chef

Gallaher Signature Living is a distinguished organization dedicated to redefining what it means to age well by offering sophisticated senior living experiences rooted in compassion, elegance, and excellence. With a strong presence across California, Gallaher Signature Living operates a portfolio of residential communities located in Santa Rosa, Alameda, Moorpark, and Covina. These communities focus on catering to active adults through Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services. The company emphasizes providing personalized experiences that enrich daily life and foster meaningful connections in thoughtfully designed environments. At the core of Gallaher Signature Living’s mission is the commitment to delivering high-quality services that elevate the standard of senior living and support the well-being and satisfaction of residents.

The Executive Chef role at Gallaher Signature Living represents a unique opportunity for a dynamic culinary leader to blend refined artistry with disciplined operational management. Serving as the culinary steward of the community, the Executive Chef is responsible for leading culinary operations to deliver a dining experience that is sophisticated, resident-centered, and fully compliant with all applicable regulatory requirements, including Title 22 regulations and local health standards. This individual plays a pivotal role in menu development, food production, staff supervision, budgeting, and ensuring food safety and compliance standards are consistently met.

This position offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $90,000 to $95,000 and follows a Sunday through Thursday work schedule, reflecting the company’s commitment to work-life balance. The Executive Chef collaborates closely with the Culinary Director and community leadership to design and implement seasonal menus, specials, and resident-informed offerings that emphasize nutritional balance, variety, and culinary excellence. Beyond culinary creativity, this role demands strong operational skills, including managing food and labor budgets, sourcing high-quality ingredients, maintaining vendor relationships, and optimizing kitchen workflows to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

As a leader and mentor, the Executive Chef fosters a professional and respectful kitchen culture, promoting continuous improvement and teamwork among back-of-house staff. They spearhead recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management to build a competent, motivated kitchen team. A critical component of this role is ensuring all food is prepared and served according to established standards and regulations to guarantee the health and safety of residents.

This role is ideal for a candidate who is a collaborative leader and an inspiring mentor with at least five years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service environment. Preference is given to those with backgrounds in fine dining, luxury hospitality, or senior living sectors who have demonstrated success managing financial performance and regulatory compliance.

By joining Gallaher Signature Living, the Executive Chef will contribute to a forward-thinking team passionate about advancing the future of senior living, delivering elevated culinary experiences that significantly enhance resident satisfaction and quality of life. The organization offers extensive employer-provided training, opportunities for professional growth, and a range of benefits designed to support full-time team members.