Executive Chef

Davidson, NC | Up to $110,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits

Lead a Premier Hospitality Dining Program

Are you an accomplished Executive Chef looking for an opportunity where your leadership, creativity, and passion for hospitality can truly make an impact?

We are recruiting for an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of a premier hospitality-focused senior living community in Davidson, North Carolina. This is an outstanding opportunity for a culinary leader who enjoys mentoring teams, elevating dining experiences, and driving operational excellence in a sophisticated, guest-focused environment.

This is far more than a traditional senior living position. You'll oversee a dynamic, multi-outlet dining program that emphasizes scratch cooking, exceptional presentation, outstanding hospitality, and memorable resident experiences every day.

Compensation & Benefits

Up to $110,000 based on experience
Performance Bonus
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Long-term career growth with a respected organization
Stable leadership and supportive culture

What You'll Lead

As Executive Chef, you'll oversee all culinary operations, including:

Upscale resident dining
Healthcare dining services
Café and marketplace operations
Catering and special events
Specialty culinary programming

You'll provide leadership for:

Approximately $1.6 million annual food budget
Three Sous Chefs
Approximately 25 culinary team members
Multiple dining venues within the community

Executive Chef Responsibilities

Direct all daily culinary and kitchen operations
Lead and develop a high-performing culinary team
Drive scratch cooking initiatives and culinary innovation
Develop seasonal menus and chef features
Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation
Manage food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen systems
Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance
Execute high-volume meal periods, catering, and special events
Partner with operational leadership to continually enhance the resident dining experience

Qualifications

We're looking for an Executive Chef who brings both culinary talent and strong leadership.

Qualified candidates should have:

4+ years of Executive Chef or Culinary Director experience
Strong scratch kitchen experience
High-volume culinary leadership background
Proven success developing and mentoring culinary teams
Experience managing food cost, labor, purchasing, and inventory
Strong communication and organizational skills
Passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences

Experience in any of the following environments is highly valued:

Senior Living Dining
Healthcare Dining
Life Plan Communities (LPC)
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)
Contract Foodservice
Hotels & Resorts
Country Clubs
Upscale Restaurants
Hospitality Dining Operations

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity to lead a respected culinary program where hospitality, quality, and resident satisfaction are the top priorities. You'll have the resources, leadership support, and talented team needed to continue elevating an already successful operation while making a meaningful impact every day.

If you're an Executive Chef who leads by example, develops great people, and takes pride in delivering exceptional dining experiences, we'd love to hear from you.