Executive Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Executive Chef at Lakeside Manor

Compensation : $60,000 to $65,000 (DOE)

Why Work For Us?  At Lakeside Manor, we have created a community that is focused on our residents and how they want to live their lives. Our offering has been carefully designed for those who don’t wish to compromise – those who prefer to remain independent, who appreciate choice, and who make decisions based on their desired lifestyle. Lakeside Manor offers 110 beautifully appointed suites, a service package that considers your every need, plus a host of unique lifestyle choices. Whether you’re catching a movie in our tiered movie theatre, enjoying a gourmet meal at the Silver Swan dining room, or a drink at Corks wine bar, the ambiance cannot be matched anywhere in the area.

About The Job :

Executive Chef responsible for leading all culinary operations in an independent living community, delivering consistently high-quality meals and an exceptional resident dining experience. Oversees kitchen and dining service teams through hiring, training, scheduling, and daily supervision while maintaining strong food safety and sanitation compliance. Manages menu execution, standardized recipes, purchasing, inventory, and cost controls to ensure product integrity, accurate production, and responsible budget performance. Drives continuous quality improvement through routine audits, resident-focused presentation standards, and adoption of current culinary best practices for daily service and special events.

Job responsibilities :

Culinary Leadership & Team Management

• Direct all culinary operations for an independent living community, ensuring an elevated dining experience with a consistent focus on food quality, resident satisfaction, and hospitality standards.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, schedule, and supervise culinary and dining service team members; build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and pride in craftsmanship.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide coaching, feedback, and development to sustain strong execution across kitchen and front-of-house operations.

Menu Execution, Production, and Food Quality

Resident Experience and Presentation Standards

Financial Management and Budget Accountability

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

Food Safety, Sanitation, and Compliance

Qualifications and Certification Requirements :

Specialized Skills :

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

The work environment is typical of independent or resident food service. The employees must complete their work satisfactorily in an environment with significant distractions, including staff and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others.

Accepting Applications Until : January 19, 2026 or until position is filled

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