Executive Chef - Senior Living

Executive Chef

At Senior Star, exceptional dining starts in the kitchen. We're seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations and deliver the high-quality dining experiences our residents expect and deserve.

Reporting to the Food & Beverage Director, the Executive Chef is responsible for all kitchen operations, food production, menu execution, inventory management, purchasing, sanitation, and culinary team leadership. The ideal candidate brings a strong culinary background combined with expertise in senior living dining, including therapeutic diets, texture modifications, and creating exceptional dining experiences for residents with diverse nutritional needs.

What You'll Do

• Lead all back-of-house culinary operations for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Support.
• Ensure meals are prepared, presented, and served according to Senior Star's Top in Class standards.
• Oversee food production, recipe execution, inventory, purchasing, and food cost management.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation across all dining venues.
• Support catering events, special celebrations, and resident experiences throughout the community.
• Coach, develop, and lead kitchen associates to achieve excellence in food preparation and execution.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Partner with the Food & Beverage Director to execute menus, seasonal offerings, and culinary initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or culinary leadership experience required.
• Senior living, healthcare, rehabilitation, or long-term care culinary leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets, texture-modified diets, allergy accommodations, and resident-centered dining.
• Experience preparing and overseeing food production for Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, and higher-acuity resident populations.
• Proven ability to balance culinary excellence with nutritional and dietary requirements.
• Strong knowledge of food production, menu execution, inventory management, food safety, and kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing culinary teams.
• Passion for creating exceptional dining experiences that support resident satisfaction and quality of life.
• An "I've Got It" mindset with a commitment to quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred.

Why The Kenwood?

At Senior Star, dining is one of the most important experiences of a resident's day. We are looking for a culinary leader who is passionate about their craft, committed to excellence, and energized by the opportunity to create meals that bring comfort, connection, and joy.

If you're ready to lead a talented kitchen team and elevate the resident dining experience through Top in Class culinary execution, we'd love to hear from you.

Schedule: Varied hours based on operational needs, including weekends and holidays as needed.