Executive Chef

Newton, MA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $95,000.00 - $100,000.00

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

401k

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

One Wingate East is an exciting new independent living community set to open in July 2026 and represents the newest addition to the Wingate Living family. Wingate Living is a well-established, family-owned senior living company with over 30 years of experience serving the Massachusetts and Rhode Island areas. Known for blending healthcare and hospitality seamlessly, Wingate Living creates exceptional environments where seniors thrive through a comprehensive continuum of premier services. Their commitment extends beyond mere housing to building vibrant lifestyles, strong friendships, and caring communities where residents feel truly at home and valued.

This position is a full-time Executive Chef role at One Wingate East, with a competitive salary ranging from $95,000 to $100,000 annually. The role begins on May 1st, providing an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand new community from the ground up. With an emphasis on hands-on leadership, the Executive Chef will lead the food service program and oversee all aspects of the kitchen and dining experience. This includes preparing fresh, high-quality meals, ensuring dining excellence, and maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards.

The Executive Chef plays a key role in shaping the culinary culture at One Wingate East by personally working alongside cooks, maintaining consistency in food quality, and fostering a welcoming dining environment for residents. Responsibilities include menu development that considers resident preferences, allergies, and seasonal ingredients, as well as collaboration with other departments for special events and holiday meals. This hands-on position requires a passionate and skilled leader who can train and supervise the kitchen team, manage budgets responsibly, and sustain a safe, sanitary working environment.

Wingate Living values its team members highly, providing an inclusive work culture where your culinary expertise contributes to enriching the lives of the elders you serve. The role offers a rewarding career path in senior living dining management, combining creative culinary skills, operational leadership, and meaningful community engagement. Benefits include 401K, health, dental, and vision insurance, reflecting Wingate’s commitment to supporting their employees as well as their residents. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a culinary professional passionate about food, service, and leadership in a senior living environment.

Job Requirements

Proven culinary experience in a hands on role
restaurant or hospitality background strongly preferred
graduate or attendance in an approved dining manager's course preferred
ServSafe certification required
supervisory and management experience required
strong organizational, training, and leadership skills
ability to read, write, and comprehend English
knowledge of dietetic principles, food sanitation, and food service operations
physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, and perform kitchen duties
flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

Proven culinary experience in a hands on role
restaurant or hospitality background strongly preferred
graduate or attendance in an approved dining manager's course preferred
ServSafe certification required
supervisory and management experience required
strong organizational, training, and leadership skills
ability to read, write, and comprehend English
knowledge of dietetic principles, food sanitation, and food service operations

Job Duties

Lead daily food preparation and service
personally prepare meals alongside the team
ensure quality and consistency of breakfast, dinner entrées, soups and salads, daily bar appetizers, Sunday brunch, and the dessert bar
purchase food and supplies from approved vendors
check in, inventory, and ensure proper storage and handling
maintain cost records, meet budget guidelines, and monitor food and labor expenses without sacrificing quality
maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen in compliance with state, federal, and Wingate standards
develop cleaning schedules and ensure sanitation protocols are followed
supervise, train, and schedule staff
set the tone by working directly with them on the line
create and adjust menus for the community while respecting resident preferences, allergies, and seasonal products
collaborate with other departments for events and holiday meals
provide dining orientation to new residents, learning their food preferences and building rapport
conduct regular inspections of storage areas, kitchen, and dining spaces for safety, sanitation, and order
investigate injuries and retrain staff as necessary to maintain safety standards
submit reports to the General Manager and participate in department head and dining meetings
lead in-service education and training sessions for dining staff
report maintenance and equipment needs promptly and coordinate with facilities and housekeeping
uphold Wingate's “Five Star” customer service approach in every aspect of the job
investigate on-the-job injuries and correct the problem and/or retrain the employee as necessary
ensure continued compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
actively participate in all quality processes
report needed repairs and cleaning for kitchen and dining areas
work closely with facilities and housekeeping for kitchen and dining room needs
directly supervise employees in the Kitchen
carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring, training, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees
adhere to all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct
report known or suspected violations of policy and procedures, regulations or standards of conduct
perform additional duties as assigned