Executive Chef/Director of Dining - Senior Living

Location: Columbus, OH (Cherry Blossom Senior Living)

Are you a passionate culinary leader ready to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in a high-touch, resident-focused environment where quality, hospitality, and teamwork truly matter?

We are seeking a Director of Dining / Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at a beautiful, upscale senior living community in Columbus, OH.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a well-run, organized kitchen with strong staffing and leadership already in place , and continue elevating an already improved dining program.

• Clean, organized kitchen with solid systems already in place

• Improved food quality and resident satisfaction

• Stable team with good staffing levels

• Opportunity to put your personal culinary stamp on the program

The Director of Dining / Executive Chef is responsible for the overall leadership and execution of culinary services, including food quality, team management, budgeting, and resident satisfaction.

This is a hands-on leadership role youll be actively involved in the kitchen, mentoring staff, and ensuring excellence at every level.

• Lead daily culinary operations, ensuring high-quality meal preparation and presentation

• Manage food cost, labor, and departmental budget performance

• Maintain strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and temperature logs

• Oversee menu execution and introduce new recipes and techniques

• Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff

• Ensure consistent resident satisfaction through engagement and feedback

• Collaborate with leadership on overall community goals

• Maintain proper staffing levels and oversee scheduling

• 35+ years of culinary experience required

• 5+ years of leadership/management experience preferred

• Culinary degree preferred but not required

• Experience in senior living or healthcare is a plus (not required)

• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations

• Proven leadership skills with a hands-on, team-oriented approach

If youre a hands-on culinary leader who values quality, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of seniorswed love to connect with you.

Apply today by sending your resume to Alexis Basler at ...