Executive Chef

Executive Chef
$49,000 - $52,000/annually | Full Time
Tarina of Kingwood - Saga Senior Living

Elevate the Dining Experience in Senior Living

Tarina of Kingwood is seeking a talented Executive Chef to lead our culinary program and bring a refined dining experience to our assisted living community. This is an opportunity for a hospitality-driven leader to transform everyday meals into memorable experiences through elevated cuisine, thoughtful presentation, and exceptional service standards.

Why Join Tarina of Kingwood

• Competitive Salary: $49,000–$52,000 annually (based on experience)
• Schedule: Full-time, primarily daytime hours with holiday rotation and on call availability required
• Creative Leadership: Ownership of menu design, dining standards, and guest experience
• Collaborative Environment: Partner closely with leadership and care teams

What You’ll Lead

• Oversee all aspects of culinary operations, including kitchen leadership, staffing, and service execution
• Design and implement restaurant-quality menus that balance nutrition, variety, and visual appeal
• Elevate food presentation and dining atmosphere to reflect a high-end hospitality experience
• Manage food purchasing, inventory, and cost controls while maintaining quality standards
• Train and mentor kitchen team members to deliver consistent, high-level performance
• Ensure adherence to health, sanitation, and safety regulations, maintaining audit readiness
• Partner with community leadership to enhance resident satisfaction and dining engagement

What You Bring

• 3–5+ years of experience in culinary leadership or dining services management
• Background in restaurant, hospitality, or upscale dining environments
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices, and kitchen operations
• Experience managing budgets, inventory, and kitchen teams
• Passion for creating an exceptional dining experience for residents and guests
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits Available to Qualified Employees:  

• Health, dental and vision insurance 
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance 
• Short and Long-term Disability insurance 
• Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance 

Ready to Apply?

Join a community where your leadership helps create meaningful moments every day. Apply today to become an Executive Chef with Tarina of Kingwood, SAGA Senior Living. 

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.