Executive Chef Senior Living Scratch Kitchen No Late-Night Shifts Reflection Ridge Retirement in Wichita, KS is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations in our Luxury Independent Senior Living community. Schedule: Primarily Sunday-Thursday, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced culinary leader who is passionate about scratch-made cuisine, hospitality, and team development. Unlike traditional restaurant env
Executive Chef Senior Living Scratch Kitchen No Late-Night Shifts Reflection Ridge Retirement in Wichita, KS is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations in our Luxury Independent Senior Living community. Schedule: Primarily Sunday-Thursday, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced culinary leader who is passionate about scratch-made cuisine, hospitality, and team development. Unlike traditional restaurant environments, you'll enjoy greater schedule stability, consistent dining volume, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with Residents while leading a talented Culinary Team; because serving seniors isn't just a job, it's a calling. What You'll Enjoy - Compensation: Earn a competitive annualized base salary of $73,000-$83,000- dependent upon experience, with additional profit-sharing potential that rewards your contributions to the community's success. - $341 benefit stipend per pay period - Medical, Dental & Vision coverage - 401(k) with employer match - Paid Time Off - Access your pay anytime - Flexible benefit options, including HSA, FSA, disability, life, legal, and identity theft protection About The Role As Executive Chef, you'll lead our Culinary and Dining Team in a true hands-on working chef role. You'll work alongside your team preparing fresh, scratch-made meals, mentoring staff, and ensuring an exceptional dining experience for Residents. You'll oversee our Signature Freedom Dining program, creating a resort-style dining experience through exceptional food quality, flexible dining options, and genuine Resident engagement. Your leadership will play a key role in making dining one of the highlights of community life. Key Responsibilities - Lead and work alongside the culinary team in daily kitchen operations, preparing and serving high-quality, scratch-made meals with exceptional presentation. - Maintain excellence in food quality and safety, ensuring compliance with all food handling, sanitation, hygiene, and kitchen safety standards. - Train, coach, and develop team members, partnering with the Dining Room Supervisor to deliver a seamless dining experience. - Manage culinary operations, including purchasing, receiving, inventory control, vendor relationships, invoicing, labor scheduling, and cost management. - Build meaningful relationships with Residents by gathering feedback, hosting Chef Chats, Cooking Demos, and tailoring menus to meet Resident preferences and expectations. What We're Looking For - At least 21 years of age. - Culinary leadership experience with a proven ability to lead teams and deliver high-quality dining experiences. - Hands-on leadership style, leading by example while working alongside your team in daily kitchen operations. - Strong communication and hospitality skills with a resident-focused approach. - High school diploma or GED required; culinary education or training preferred. - ServSafe Manager certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days) and basic computer proficiency, including Outlook and Excel. Why RLC? - Fast-growing, family-owned company with 60+ communities nationwide. - Supportive leadership in a beautiful, resort-style environment. - A purpose-driven role where you make a difference every day. Ready to Lead with Heart? Bring your servant heart to a place that feels like family. Apply today and our Talent Acquisition Team will follow up soon! EOE/ADA #focus Executive Chef Chef Manager Kitchen Manager Culinary DirectorJob type: Full-time
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Posted: 2026-10-02T13:13:13.000Z