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Job Description

Join our team as an Executive Chef and bring your passion for exceptional food, collaboration, and culinary excellence to a group of award-winning chefs and dining leaders. We’re seeking a hospitality-driven professional with a proven track record of success who can elevate our innovative Signature Dining Programs. In this role, you’ll lead from the front—championing from-scratch cooking, delivering chef-inspired menus, and creating memorable dining experiences that reflect both creativity and high standards of execution.

What we offer:   

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, with wellness reimbursements and telemedicine

• Generous PTO, plus paid volunteer hours in accordance with applicable state law

• 401(k) with a 3% company match for team members 18+

• Onsite medical centers and health/well-being resources for team members and their families

• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and access to 6,000+ online courses

•  Exciting growth opportunities as we expand and open new communities

Compensation:

• Commensurate with experience from $80,000 - $90,000 annually, plus eligibility for annual bonus

How you will make an impact

• Ensure efficient and high-quality food purchasing, preparation, and presentation within budget

• Supervise all kitchen staff and oversee BOH systems, core menus, and recipe management

• Maintain kitchen and equipment sanitation; conduct monthly internal sanitation audits

• Ensure compliance with all federal and state food safety regulations (Health Dept./HAACP)

• Partner with General Manager to address and resolve food production or presentation issues

• Maintain high standards for food quality and plate presentation

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What you will need 

• Minimum of 3 years Executive Chef experience.  

• Fine dining experience a plus.

• Knowledge of ala carte and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and food presentation

• Good knowledge of PC software and POS systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Wind Crest is a beautiful 84-acre continuing care retirement community located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, just minutes from Denver. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Wind Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.