Campus Executive Chef

About the role

Givens Estates is looking to hire a Campus Executive Chef to join our growing culinary team. The Campus Executive Chef is responsible for staff training and development, menu planning, recipe innovation, and operational consistency across multiple units. This position provides leadership and oversight for all culinary operations across the Givens Estates campus, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. Our Independent Living venues include a European market-style venue called Market and Craft, an elevated dining venue named Terrene, and a café structured as a test pilot kitchen named Social Brew.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary operations across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing venues
• Develop and implement campus-wide menus that meet nutritional standards, therapeutic diet requirements, and resident preferences
• Manage departmental budgets across all areas of culinary
• Establish and enforce performance standards, including personal hygiene, uniform compliance, and adherence to organizational policies
• Maintain high standards of hospitality and resident satisfaction in all service areas
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate culinary staff at all levels
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

Requirements

• 7+ years’ experience in multi-unit hospitality culinary services, preferably in a senior living or healthcare setting
• Culinary degree preferred
• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent required
• Experience with adult learning—including teaching, training, precepting, coaching, etc.
• Demonstrated success in staff leadership, menu planning, and compliance with dietary regulations
• Must have valid NC Driver’s License with clear driving record for use of facility vehicle

Benefits

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from, with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, and access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO), shift differential pay, and referral bonus program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and access to AFLAC and Prudential Life insurance products

Pay

$90,000 - $95,000 per year based on background and experience, including a comprehensive benefits package.

About Givens

Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes Inclusion and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward-thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose-driven life.

At our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across Western North Carolina for more than 50 years. We already have five communities (three life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.