Executive Chef

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living is a distinguished continuing care retirement community set on 120 beautiful acres in Silver Spring, Maryland. As part of the Erickson Senior Living network, one of the largest and most respected senior living and healthcare providers in the United States, Riderwood Village is dedicated to enhancing the lives of its residents through vibrant lifestyle offerings, financial stability, and comprehensive health and well-being services. Erickson Senior Living is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for its employees and residents alike, guiding its team members toward achieving professional growth and work-life balance. With a strong emphasis on community values and respect, the company ensures a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, supporting diversity in all its forms.

We are currently seeking an experienced and innovative Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations across two distinct dining venues within Riderwood Village: The Fireside Restaurant and the Potomac Café. The Fireside Restaurant offers a refined, full-service fine dining experience with elevated dinner offerings that focus on exceptional quality and presentation, while the Potomac Café provides a dynamic, all-day environment featuring deli selections and cook-to-order meals available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This role demands a strong hospitality leader with a proven track record of culinary excellence and team management. The Executive Chef will be a pivotal figure in driving our Signature Dining Programs, which emphasize from-scratch cooking, high-quality ingredients, and creative, chef-inspired menus designed to enhance the overall guest experience.

As the Executive Chef, you will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring that food purchasing, preparation, and presentation meet high standards while adhering to budget constraints. You will supervise kitchen staff, manage behind-the-scenes systems, maintain core menus, and oversee recipe management. Responsiveness to food safety regulations, including Health Department and HAACP compliance, is essential, as is conducting regular sanitation audits to uphold kitchen cleanliness and safety. You will collaborate closely with the General Manager to promptly address any issues related to food production or presentation, ensuring superior quality and consistency across all meals served.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience, along with eligibility for an annual bonus. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, wellness reimbursements, telemedicine access, generous paid time off, paid volunteer hours, a 401(k) plan with company match, onsite medical centers, wellness resources, education assistance, certification reimbursement, and access to thousands of online courses. This role also provides exciting growth opportunities within a continuously expanding network of communities.

Joining Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living means becoming part of a respected national organization that values leadership, creativity, and dedication to enriching seniors' lives through exceptional culinary experiences. If you are a passionate culinary professional with a desire to lead and innovate within a supportive community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.