Executive Chef

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a distinguished not-for-profit, faith-based Life Plan Community founded in 1982. Nestled along the picturesque southern shore of Chesapeake Bay, this resort-style campus serves as a vibrant home to a dedicated community of residents and staff who share a collective passion for service, joy, and overall well-being. The community's mission is centered on enriching lives through the power of purpose, belonging, and wellness, reflecting core values such as respect for every person, passion for their work, and professionalism in all endeavors. Westminster-Canterbury fosters an environment where these values are not only espoused but actively practiced daily, creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere for both residents and employees.

In alignment with its commitment to exceptional service, Westminster-Canterbury boasts an outstanding Dining Services Team composed of Dining Room, Catering, Culinary, and Nutrition Care professionals committed to delivering outstanding culinary experiences. This team enriches the community life by combining culinary excellence with attentive, friendly service, crafting memorable dining moments for residents, staff, and visitors alike. The Executive Chef role is a critical leadership position within this team, responsible for directing all culinary and food service operations across the campus. This position requires a blend of operational expertise, culinary creativity, and strong leadership skills to maintain high standards of quality, safety, efficiency, and regulatory preparedness.

The Executive Chef oversees the full talent lifecycle of the culinary department, including interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluating culinary staff across various roles such as chefs, cooks, and utility team members. This role ensures that tasks are effectively assigned and operational challenges are promptly resolved, modeling the community's core values of respect, passion, and professionalism at all times. Beyond leading daily culinary operations, the Executive Chef plays a strategic role in menu and recipe innovation, collaborating with front-of-house and catering teams to deliver specialized dishes and support memorable special events. The role demands comprehensive oversight of operations, encompassing food safety compliance, quality control, allergen safety, facility upkeep, financial management, inventory control, and resident relations.

Candidates for the Executive Chef position will bring a minimum of ten years of experience managing high-volume culinary operations, preferably with multi-site restaurant management overseeing operations exceeding $10 million in volume. A Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Food Management is required, alongside certifications such as ACF CEC (or willingness to obtain), ServSafe, and CPR/First Aid within stipulated timeframes. Competency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, recipe building, and POS systems is also essential. The position offers a competitive salaried compensation range of $85,000 to $95,000, tailored according to experience, and includes a flexible schedule requiring availability for days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay offers full-time employees a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day one, life and disability insurance, retirement plans with employer match, paid time off including holidays, tuition assistance, an employee assistance program, legal and identity theft protection, team member discounts, and opportunities for career growth and leadership development. This role not only promises a rewarding career in a supportive and respected community but also a chance to make a measurable impact enhancing the quality of life through quality culinary experiences in a meaningful and purpose-driven environment.