Executive Chef (TGSL)
Civitas Senior Living
Executive Chef
At Civitas Senior Living, we celebrate the art of food and the impact it has on daily life. Our culinary leaders don't just cook they create experiences, build teams, and elevate the standard of dining for our residents. If you take pride in quality, leadership, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.
What You'll Do:
- Lead, coach, and develop the culinary team, creating a strong and accountable kitchen culture
- Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and safety
- Oversee food cost, inventory, and budget performance
- Manage hiring, onboarding, and ongoing staff training
- Build and maintain schedules that support operational needs
- Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Partner on menu planning, special events, and resident-focused dining experiences
- Support community engagement through food and hospitality
What You Bring:
- 2+ years of culinary experience (culinary training preferred)
- At least 1 year of leadership experience (2+ years in food service management preferred)
- Knowledge of state dietary regulations and food safety standards
- A genuine passion for serving seniors and enhancing their dining experience
We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef who brings both strong operational leadership and culinary creativity:
- 510 years of kitchen leadership experience
- Background in senior living, healthcare, or restaurant environments
- Experience managing high-volume kitchen operations
- Strong standards for food quality, consistency, and presentation
- Solid understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
- Current ServSafe Manager Certification
- Experience with menu development balancing flavor, nutrition, and cost
- Familiarity with special diets (low sodium, diabetic, heart-healthy)
- Proven labor management and scheduling skills
- Strong inventory control and cost management experience
- Ability to train, coach, and develop kitchen staff
- Hands-on leadership presence during service
Why Join Civitas Senior Living?
- Competitive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Retirement Plan, PTO & more
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Consistent scheduling with flexibility for time off
- Employee referral bonuses
Did you know? Civitas Senior Living is a Certified Great Place to Work, with 90% of employees reporting a strong sense of purpose in their roles.
Our Culinary Mission: Passionate Culinary Service. Passionate Cleanliness. Passionate Care.
As a condition of employment at a Civitas Senior Living community, all new hires will be asked to complete a screening process as required by state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of this process. Residency within the State that this Community/Location operates in is a condition of employment.
Civitas Senior LivingVacancy posted 15 hours ago
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