Executive Chef

1d1 day ago

Acts Retirement-Life Communities

Huntsville, US · Full-time · $81,689 – $99,985

About this role

Acts Retirement-Life Communities is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee multiple venues and the food production staff. This role involves creating new recipes while ensuring the quality of all food items served across resort-style senior living communities.

You will build menus, order food and non-food items, and manage schedules that meet budgeted guidelines. Enforcing policies and food safety regulations remains central to daily operations and compliance.

The position coordinates recruitment and retention efforts of the food production staff. Regular production meetings are conducted to drive employee engagement within a culture of Loving-Kindness.

Acts provides team members with opportunities for professional and personal growth through development programs, university partnerships, and wellness initiatives designed to support long-term career success.

Requirements

Degree in Culinary Arts (preferred)
Minimum of ten years’ experience in a full-service restaurant, catering, healthcare, country club/hotel, or cruise line environment
Knowledge of the food industry and trends
In-depth knowledge of Federal, State, and local food safety regulations

Responsibilities

Oversee multiple venues and the food production staff
Create new recipes and ensure the quality of food items
Build menus, order food and non-food items, and manage schedules that meet budgeted guidelines
Enforce all policies and food safety regulations
Coordinate the recruitment and retention efforts of the food production staff
Conduct regular production meetings to drive employee engagement

Benefits

Next day pay with PayActiv benefit
Tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and scholarship awards
Professional development programs and university partnerships
Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with 4% company match
Paid time off, holidays, life insurance, and disability programs
Referral and discount programs, appreciation events, and wellness initiatives