Executive Chef

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living is a premier continuing care retirement community situated on an expansive 89-acre campus in North Dallas, Texas. As part of Erickson Senior Living, one of the nation's largest and most respected senior living and healthcare providers, Highland Springs offers a vibrant, engaging lifestyle for its residents coupled with financial stability and exceptional health and well-being services. This community is designed to help seniors live their best lives with access to varied amenities, supportive services, and a friendly environment that promotes wellness and social connection. Erickson Senior Living has a well-earned reputation for fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging among both residents and team members, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone. The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and maintains a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.

We are currently seeking an Executive Chef to join the Highland Springs team. This role is ideal for a culinary professional passionate about great food, innovative dining experiences, and exemplary hospitality. The Executive Chef will lead an award-winning culinary and dining management team dedicated to delivering from-scratch cooking and chef-inspired dishes as part of our Signature Menu Dining Programs. The position offers a dynamic work environment where creativity, teamwork, and culinary expertise come together to exceed the expectations of our residents. The Executive Chef will oversee all food production aspects, including purchasing, receiving, storage, preparation, and plate presentation while maintaining high standards of quality and consistency within budget guidelines.

The role requires a strong background in hospitality and a proven track record of culinary success, ideally with fine dining experience and knowledge of a la carte and catering trends. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining and improving our recipe management systems, back-of-house computer systems, and sanitation standards, including conducting monthly internal sanitation audits. Compliance with all federal and state food safety regulations such as Health Department guidelines and HACCP is essential. Moreover, the Executive Chef will build strong and lasting relationships with residents through regular dining room visits and engagement meetings, ensuring that dining experiences are personalized and satisfying.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary starting at $75,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Highland Springs values work-life balance and offers numerous opportunities for professional growth, education assistance, and wellness benefits. As part of Erickson Senior Living, the Executive Chef will contribute to a collaborative team culture that supports continuous learning and development while fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace environment.