Executive Chef

Executive Chef | Senior Living | Scratch Kitchen | No Late-Night Shifts

Reflection Ridge Retirement in Wichita, KS is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations in our Luxury Independent Senior Living community.

Schedule: Primarily Sunday-Thursday, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced culinary leader who is passionate about scratch-made cuisine, hospitality, and team development . Unlike traditional restaurant environments, you'll enjoy greater schedule stability, consistent dining volume, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with Residents while leading a talented Culinary Team;  because serving seniors isn't just a job, it's a calling. 

What You'll Enjoy

• Compensation: Earn a competitive annualized base salary of $73,000-$83,000-dependent upon experience, with additional profit-sharing potential that rewards your contributions to the community's success.
  • $341 benefit stipend per pay period
    • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
    • 401(k) with employer match
    • Paid Time Off
    • Access your pay anytime
    • Flexible benefit options, including HSA, FSA, disability, life, legal, and identity theft protection

About the Role

As Executive Chef, you'll lead our Culinary and Dining Team in a true hands-on working chef role. You'll work alongside your team preparing fresh, scratch-made meals, mentoring staff, and ensuring an exceptional dining experience for Residents.

You'll oversee our Signature Freedom Dining program, creating a resort-style dining experience through exceptional food quality, flexible dining options, and genuine Resident engagement. Your leadership will play a key role in making dining one of the highlights of community life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside the culinary team in daily kitchen operations, preparing and serving high-quality, scratch-made meals with exceptional presentation.
• Maintain excellence in food quality and safety, ensuring compliance with all food handling, sanitation, hygiene, and kitchen safety standards.
• Train, coach, and develop team members, partnering with the Dining Room Supervisor to deliver a seamless dining experience.
• Manage culinary operations, including purchasing, receiving, inventory control, vendor relationships, invoicing, labor scheduling, and cost management.
• Build meaningful relationships with Residents by gathering feedback, hosting Chef Chats, Cooking Demos, and tailoring menus to meet Resident preferences and expectations.

What We're Looking For

• At least 21 years of age.
• Culinary leadership experience with a proven ability to lead teams and deliver high-quality dining experiences.
• Hands-on leadership style, leading by example while working alongside your team in daily kitchen operations.
• Strong communication and hospitality skills with a resident-focused approach.
• High school diploma or GED required; culinary education or training preferred.
• ServSafe Manager certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days) and basic computer proficiency, including Outlook and Excel.

  Why RLC? 

• Fast-growing, family-owned company with 60+ communities nationwide. 
• Supportive leadership in a beautiful, resort-style environment. 
• A purpose-driven role where you make a difference every day. 

Ready to Lead with Heart? 

Bring your servant heart to a place that feels like family. Apply today and our Talent Acquisition Team will follow up soon! 

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