Executive Chef – Senior Living

Sunrise Senior Living is a renowned senior care community dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents through compassionate and personalized care. As a company, Sunrise Senior Living focuses on creating vibrant and supportive environments where seniors can thrive and enjoy their golden years with dignity and respect. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and leadership in the senior living industry, Sunrise Senior Living fosters a culture that values meaningful work and the positive impact team members have on residents' lives. This emphasis on purpose-driven work empowers employees to deliver exceptional care and service every day.

Sunrise Senior Living is currently seeking an Executive Chef to lead its dining services operations. The Executive Chef role is pivotal in ensuring residents receive outstanding culinary experiences that are not only nutritious but also enjoyable and tailored to their needs. This leadership position involves overseeing all aspects of food production, menu development, and food safety compliance while managing budgets and culinary staff to maintain high standards consistent with Sunrise’s quality benchmarks.

The Executive Chef at Sunrise Senior Living drives menu planning aligned with regulatory requirements and seasonal offerings, ensuring variety and nutritional balance that cater to seniors' dietary needs, including therapeutic diets. This person will manage purchasing processes, vendor relationships, and food cost controls to maximize efficiency and budget adherence. The role also includes monitoring sanitation logs, temperature records, and kitchen procedures to uphold HACCP standards and other food safety regulations. Supporting special events and catering is part of the responsibilities, offering residents memorable dining experiences at community functions.

Beyond technical culinary expertise, the Executive Chef will cultivate a positive team environment by recruiting, training, and coaching culinary staff, fostering continuous development and high morale. Engaging with residents to receive feedback and enhance the overall dining experience is essential, promoting resident satisfaction and wellbeing. Collaborating closely with community leadership, the Executive Chef contributes to achieving broader resident satisfaction goals, integrating dining excellence into the overall quality of life offered by Sunrise Senior Living.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $55,328 to $73,840 and includes a comprehensive benefits package, making it an attractive opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about making a difference in senior living. This role requires flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and evenings, reflecting the dynamic needs of the community and its dining services.