Executive Chef - $67600 to $93100 per YEAR

Splendido is a prestigious Life Plan Community for adults aged 55 and older, located in the scenic Oro Valley area outside Tucson, Arizona. This award-winning community combines resort-style living with comprehensive services including assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation. At Splendido, residents enjoy an enriching lifestyle supported by numerous amenities such as multiple restaurants, a cutting-edge fitness center, an art studio, a putting green, and serene residential options including Terrace and Villa Homes. Founded and operated under the umbrella of Mather, a respected non-denominational and non-profit organization established in 1941 and based in Evanston, Illinois, Splendido benefits from a decades-long heritage of dedication to the wellbeing of the young-at-heart older adult demographic. Mather is nationally recognized for its commitment to employee wellness and an inclusive workplace, having earned accolades such as the Great Place to Work certification and the Nation's Best and Brightest in Wellness Award multiple years consecutively. The Executive Chef position at Splendido is a full-time, on-site leadership role designed for a culinary professional who combines creativity with operational excellence. This role is central to delivering superior dining experiences across multiple venues within the community. The Executive Chef will lead menu development, leaning on a 100% scratch cooking philosophy to ensure quality and authenticity across all offerings including a la carte dining, healthcare venues, special events, and catering. Collaboration is key in this role, with responsibilities including working closely with the pastry chef to develop a variety of desserts, breads, and pastries customized to venue needs. As a hands-on leader, the Executive Chef will directly manage food production to meet high standards of taste, appearance, and minimal waste, while rigorously ensuring compliance with food safety regulations such as HACCP, CMS, and local health department standards. Managing vendor relationships to source local, quality ingredients is another critical component, coupled with maintaining digital records for recipe controls and inventory management. Further duties encompass staff training and mentorship using advanced platforms, staying ahead of culinary innovations, and fostering positive interactions with residents that enhance their dining satisfaction. This role also involves strategic scheduling and performance management to balance business volume and team efficiency effectively. Additional responsibilities include ensuring rigorous cleaning and equipment maintenance schedules, participating in capital equipment planning, meeting budgetary expectations, and leading continuous quality improvement initiatives alongside the culinary team. Ideal candidates will possess a Culinary Arts degree or professional chef certification such as CEC or CIA ProChef 3, substantial supervisory experience in multi-venue, scratch-based kitchen environments, and strong communication skills that empower team collaboration and exceptional resident engagement. Advanced proficiency in technology platforms related to culinary operations and training is necessary, along with current sanitation certifications. The Executive Chef at Splendido is more than a cook; this leader shapes a culinary culture that aligns with the community's mission to provide meaningful, enriching experiences for its residents, making it a rewarding career opportunity within a supportive and innovative organization.

• Culinary Arts degree or professional chef certification preferred
• Minimum 7 years of progressive supervisory experience in a scratch cooking, multi-venue kitchen environment
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• Current sanitation certification
• Proficiency in computer systems relevant to culinary operations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make independent decisions
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster a positive team environment
• Knowledge of HACCP, CMS, and health department regulations
• Capability to maintain accurate records and documentation