Executive Chef

About the role

At HumanGood, we believe hospitality has the power to transform the everyday. We're hiring an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations at The Terraces of Phoenix, one of our Life Plan Communities, where your creativity, leadership, and high standards will shape the dining experience for residents across all levels of living.

As the Executive Chef at The Terraces of Phoenix, you will bring your creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and passion for exceptional dining to the forefront of every resident experience. This is more than a culinary leadership role — it's an opportunity to elevate daily life by transforming meals into meaningful social experiences across campus. Working in a warm, family-like environment, you'll lead and inspire a dedicated culinary team, collaborate across departments, and design innovative menus that reflect both resident preferences, proper nutrition, presentation and seasonal creativity. Here, dining is not just about nourishment — it's about connection, joy, and community. You'll also play a key leadership role by contributing to a culture of excellence, collaboration, and pride.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, supervising a team that may include sous chefs, cooks, utility team members, dishwashers, and more.
• Ensure all meals are fresh, well-prepared, beautifully presented, and aligned with resident preferences and dietary needs.
• Collaborate with the Director of Dining Services on menu planning, production, purchasing, and budgeting.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, portioning, and sanitation that meet or exceed regulatory and organizational expectations.
• Provide hands-on mentorship, training, and performance coaching to kitchen staff.
• Support special events, catering, and themed meals that create moments of joy for residents and guests.
• Engage with residents regularly to gather feedback and ensure continuous improvement.
• Champion safety, cleanliness, and compliance throughout the kitchen and food service areas.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as an Executive Chef or equivalent, with demonstrated leadership in a senior living, hospitality, or restaurant environment.
• Experience in senior living or long-term care preferred.
• Formal culinary training or degree preferred.
• Strong skills in kitchen operations, food production, inventory, and team management.
• A passion for serving older adults with dignity, compassion, and creativity.
• A desire to be part of a mission-driven, collaborative culture that puts people first.
• ServSafe or Food Handler certification (or willingness to obtain).

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Plans – start the 1st of the month following your start date
• 20 days of paid time off (increases with years of service), plus 7 company holidays
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
• HSA option with employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
• $25/line unlimited cell phone plan (plus taxes and fees)
• Cell Phone Stipend
• 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program

Benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and regularly scheduled hours.

Pay

$85,000–$100,000 Annually, depending on experience