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Executive Chef | High-End Senior Living | Main Line, Philly | $90-95K+
Executive Chef | High-End Senior Living | Main Line, Philly | $90-95K+Gecko Hospitality • Newtown Square, PA, US
Executive Chef | High-End Senior Living | Main Line, Philly | $90-95K+

Executive Chef | High-End Senior Living | Main Line, Philly | $90-95K+

Gecko Hospitality • Newtown Square, PA, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Executive Chef | Premium Senior Living Community | Newtown Square, PA | $90-95K + Full Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Salary : $90,000 - $95,000 annually
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement Savings : 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Generous PTO : Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional Development : Continuing education opportunities and culinary conference attendance
  • Additional Perks : On-site dining privileges, wellness programs, and more

Join a premier continuing care retirement community that has been redefining senior living excellence since 1974. This established organization is renowned for its commitment to resident satisfaction, culinary innovation, and creating an exceptional dining experience that rivals the finest restaurants. With a focus on quality, sophistication, and wellness, this community offers a dynamic environment where culinary professionals can truly make an impact.

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary Degree or Certification : Formal culinary education from an accredited institution preferred
  • Leadership Experience : Minimum 5-7 years of progressive culinary management experience, preferably in senior living, hospitality, or high-volume fine dining
  • Menu Development Expertise : Proven ability to create innovative, nutritionally balanced menus that cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences
  • Budget Management : Demonstrated success in controlling food costs, labor expenses, and kitchen operations within budget parameters
  • Regulatory Knowledge : Strong understanding of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and health department standards
  • Team Leadership : Exceptional ability to recruit, train, mentor, and retain talented culinary professionals
  • Communication Skills : Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities to collaborate with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Computer Proficiency : Experience with food service management software, inventory systems, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Job Responsibilities

    The Executive Chef in Newtown Square, PA will oversee all aspects of the culinary operations for this distinguished senior living community, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and service.

    Culinary Operations Leadership

  • Direct daily culinary operations across multiple dining venues, including fine dining restaurant, bistro, and catering services
  • Develop and execute seasonal menus that showcase fresh, locally sourced ingredients while accommodating special dietary requirements
  • Maintain consistently high food quality standards through proper recipe development, portion control, and presentation guidelines
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health and safety regulations
  • Team Management & Development

  • Recruit, hire, train, and supervise culinary staff including sous chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants
  • Create staff schedules to optimize productivity while controlling labor costs
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities
  • Foster a positive, collaborative kitchen culture that promotes teamwork and excellence
  • Financial Stewardship

  • Develop and manage the culinary department budget, including food costs, labor, equipment, and supplies
  • Implement cost-control measures while maintaining exceptional quality standards
  • Negotiate vendor contracts and pricing to maximize value
  • Monitor inventory levels and implement efficient ordering systems to minimize waste
  • Resident & Family Engagement

    The Executive Chef position in Newtown Square, PA requires active engagement with residents to ensure dining satisfaction and create memorable culinary experiences.

  • Regularly interact with residents and families to gather feedback and address concerns
  • Host special culinary events, cooking demonstrations, and themed dinners
  • Customize menu offerings based on resident preferences and seasonal availability
  • Collaborate with wellness team to support residents' nutritional needs and health goals
  • Facility Maintenance & Safety

  • Maintain kitchen equipment in optimal working condition through preventive maintenance programs
  • Ensure all kitchen areas meet sanitation standards and pass health inspections
  • Implement and monitor food safety protocols, including proper storage, handling, and temperature control
  • Stay current with industry trends, culinary techniques, and senior dining best practices
  • This Executive Chef role in Newtown Square, PA offers a unique opportunity to lead a talented culinary team in creating extraordinary dining experiences for an appreciative community of residents. If you're a passionate culinary professional ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

    Apply Today! Email your resume directly to matt@geckohospitality.com for immediate consideration. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to advance your culinary career in a rewarding senior living environment.

    Company Description

    Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners and Recruiters throughout the United States have been pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. The value that Gecko Hospitality provides to its clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying qualified restaurant professionals.

    Our national network consists of 37 regional offices that are driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. In addition, Gecko Hospitality offers the largest selection of hospitality jobs, restaurant jobs, hotel jobs, resort jobs and club management jobs online. Our specialized, hospitality-focused team covers all 50 states and Canada with over 80 Franchise Partners and recruiters. Gecko Hospitality was founded on providing the finest restaurant jobs nationwide to the highest performing candidates. More importantly, our Franchise Partners and recruiters began their careers in hospitality and there is no finer training ground for recruiting than real life experience.

    At Gecko Hospitality, we are passionate about making sure that every member of our recruiting team is familiar with our philosophies. In the same way that we learn about people when developing relationships and friendships, we want our people to have a sense of Gecko Hospitality's values and insight into our company's "personality." With this insight comes a greater understanding of how values "fit" with Gecko Hospitality's values, why we do things the way we do as well as providing a basis for making decisions that are appropriate to those values. We all play a part in keeping these traditions and philosophies alive.

    We want every member of our recruiting team to understand that we are only as good as how well we follow these philosophies on an every day basis. Gecko Hospitality is all about achieving results by being motivated. This motivation to achieve results comes from within. No one can motivate us, nor can we motivate anyone else. As leaders, all that we can do is provide an environment where people motivate themselves to achieve mutually beneficial goals. Along with this philosophy, each team member possesses the following traits for which we are proud : honesty, integrity, desire, determination, listening skills, rapid learning, responding in a timely manner, effective communication skills, thoroughness, empathy, compassion, and most of all we want every team member to have a strong work ethic that motivates them to produce superior results both for our candidates and for our Clients.

    At Gecko Hospitality, you certainly have... more choices

    Company Description

    Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners and Recruiters throughout the United States have been pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. The value that Gecko Hospitality provides to its clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying qualified restaurant professionals.\r\n\r\nOur national network consists of 37 regional offices that are driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. In addition, Gecko Hospitality offers the largest selection of hospitality jobs, restaurant jobs, hotel jobs, resort jobs and club management jobs online. Our specialized, hospitality-focused team covers all 50 states and Canada with over 80 Franchise Partners and recruiters. Gecko Hospitality was founded on providing the finest restaurant jobs nationwide to the highest performing candidates. More importantly, our Franchise Partners and recruiters began their careers in hospitality and there is no finer training ground for recruiting than real life experience.\r\n\r\nAt Gecko Hospitality, we are passionate about making sure that every member of our recruiting team is familiar with our philosophies. In the same way that we learn about people when developing relationships and friendships, we want our people to have a sense of Gecko Hospitality's values and insight into our company's "personality." With this insight comes a greater understanding of how values "fit" with Gecko Hospitality's values, why we do things the way we do as well as providing a basis for making decisions that are appropriate to those values. We all play a part in keeping these traditions and philosophies alive.\r\n\r\nWe want every member of our recruiting team to understand that we are only as good as how well we follow these philosophies on an every day basis. Gecko Hospitality is all about achieving results by being motivated. This motivation to achieve results comes from within. No one can motivate us, nor can we motivate anyone else. As leaders, all that we can do is provide an environment where people motivate themselves to achieve mutually beneficial goals. Along with this philosophy, each team member possesses the following traits for which we are proud : honesty, integrity, desire, determination, listening skills, rapid learning, responding in a timely manner, effective communication skills, thoroughness, empathy, compassion, and most of all we want every team member to have a strong work ethic that motivates them to produce superior results both for our candidates and for our Clients.\r\n\r\nAt Gecko Hospitality, you certainly have... more choices

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