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The Experience Senior Living Team is beyond thrilled to announce the opening of our newest community The Gallery at Fort Collins , planned for opening in March 2026! As we finalize the per-opening operations and construction, we are beginning to identify the leadership team that will help to successfully open the doors and welcome residents through grand opening and beyond.

We are looking for an Executive Chef to join our amazing team! This position is expected to start in January 2026. Interviews are happening now!

Responsibilities :

• Responsibly manages and supervises all Culinary Services team members including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review (including input on pay adjustments), hiring and corrective action consistent with company policy.
• Meet regularly with residents and family members to confirm that high satisfaction levels are maintained.
• Work with the restaurant manager or coordinator so that he / she has a clear understanding of how to provide high levels of customer service and how to create a fine dining experience.
• Confirm that the front of house and back of house team members work closely together to deliver a food product that exceeds the residents and / or guests’ expectations.
• Assist Kitchen and Restaurant team members with back and front of the house operations as needed.  This includes the ability to work all stations in the kitchen and / or dining room if needed.
• Work with the Executive Director and team members to obtain high Customer Satisfaction.
• Delegate tasks to all team members so that the kitchen and restaurant areas are maintained at the highest levels of cleanliness and quality at all times.
• Ensuring that all food is prepared, stored, and served according to Company standards and with state and / or local health code requirements.
• Maintain Employee Satisfaction at all times.
• Interview and hire team members for the Culinary Services department.
• Conduct and participate in monthly department meetings / in-services
• Able to understand and maintain monthly and annual budgets for the Culinary Services department including producing written documentation of monthly spend on food, supplies, and labor.
• Work with the team members and residents in the planning and development of recipes and menus based on resident likes and dislikes and monthly budgets.
• Ensure that all team members use and maintain equipment properly to avoid damage and costly repairs.
• Maintain the appropriate inventory of kitchen supplies, small wares and table ware.
• Responsible for ensuring that purchasing standards are maintained and that appropriate vendors are used at all times. Maintain strong and positive relationships with all vendors.
• Responsible for planning, preparation and execution of Life Enrichment events, special events, banquets, and themed meals.
• Work closely with the Director of Sales and community team members to market the community via culinary demos and road shows.
• Ensure that the kitchen and restaurant team members understand company expectations and first impression requirements.
• May perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

Benefits

We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD / LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years.

Compensation : $100,000 - $105,000 / year