Executive Chef

Danberry at Inverness is searching for an Executive Chef with a passion for hospitality. We are hiring a chef looking for a change of pace—a chef looking to re-evaluate their work-life balance. Imagine feeding your passion for food while having an excellent schedule that allows you time with your family and friends. A typical dinner service starts at 4:30 pm and ends at 6:30 pm. After some cleanup, you will be home to tuck in your baby or out catching the early bird drink special with friends. The Executive Chef position in a luxury retirement community is one of the best-kept secrets in the culinary industry; at least, that is what you will be telling your chef friends (via text, of course, because they will still be at work standing over a fryer while you’re at home with your family). When you work at Danberry at Inverness , you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! This is a FULL TIME position and the salary starts at $76,000 + $500 sign on bonus. All candidates must be able to work weekends and holidays. Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + Employer Match, PTO, STD, LTD, employer paid Life Insurance, and more! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department. Is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times. Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of an Executive Chef: Supervise employees in the kitchen. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees. Plan, staff, organize and coordinate the preparation of all meals in all levels of care. Plan menus and menu cycles according to cultural and regional food preferences, and resident dietary guidelines; adjust recipes to appropriate yield. Monitor the quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food, and implement changes to ensure quality according to established standards. Ensure compliance with resident dietary restrictions. Walk dining room each night to ensure resident satisfaction and feedback. Give instructions to cooking staff in fine points of cooking. Cook and carve meats, and prepare dishes. Monitor budgeted line items and keep variance within targeted range. Ensure cleaning and sanitation of kitchen equipment and areas. Support creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy. Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts preferred Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Chef/Kitchen Manager in a food service environment One year of hospitality or senior living/housing industry preferred If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you! EEO Employer Job Info Job Identification 37052 Posting Date 06/11/2026, 07:27 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 235 Inverness Center Drive, Hoover, AL, 35242, US #J-18808-Ljbffr