The Executive Chef, Luxury is the culinary leader responsible for delivering an elevated, hospitality-driven dining experience. This role oversees all food production, presentation and kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional quality, creativity and compliance while leading a high-performing culinary team.
What You'll Do:
• Lead all culinary operations, ensuring flawless execution of food preparation and presentation
• Develop seasonal, innovative menus aligned with Sunrise standards and resident preferences
• Drive revenue through special events, holiday experiences and catering opportunities
• Manage inventory, purchasing and vendor partnerships for quality and cost control
• Recruit, train, schedule and coach culinary team members
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation and HACCP compliance
• Monitor budgets, labor and operational expenses to meet financial targets
• Engage with residents and families to gather feedback and personalize dining experiences
• Ensure timely financial reporting, documentation and payroll review
• Partner with leadership to support sales, marketing and community initiatives
What We're Looking For:
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience
• 7+ years Executive Chef experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality
• Current Food Safety & Sanitation Certification
• Strong leadership, budgeting and operational management skills
• Ability to manage high-volume service with precision and consistency
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and culinary management systems
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and peak service hours
• Passion for creating exceptional dining experiences for seniors
Luxury Executive Chef - Deliver Premium Dining Experiences
Executive Chef | Luxury Dining | Culinary Leadership
Pay Range:101,608.00 - 140,296.00
We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
- Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
- myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
- Tuition Reimbursement
- In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
- Some benefits have eligibility requirements
