About the Opportunity

An established retirement community in Ottawa is seeking an experienced and motivated Executive Chef to lead its culinary operations.

We believe that exceptional dining is an essential part of the resident experience. Our focus is on providing fresh, high-quality meals, attentive service, and an inviting dining atmosphere that residents look forward to every day.

We are looking for a hands-on culinary leader who takes pride in their work, understands the importance of consistency and presentation, and can inspire a team to deliver an outstanding dining experience.

Position Overview

The Executive Chef will be responsible for the overall management of kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, staff leadership, purchasing, inventory management, and food safety.

The successful candidate will combine strong culinary skills with sound business judgment, effective leadership, and a commitment to delivering quality meals while maintaining established operating budgets.

Key Responsibilities

- Direct and oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, and service.
- Develop appealing, nutritious, and varied menus that reflect resident preferences and dietary requirements.
- Lead, supervise, train, and motivate culinary staff while promoting accountability and teamwork.
- Maintain high standards of food preparation, sanitation, cleanliness, and workplace safety.
- Manage food purchasing, inventory, portion control, waste reduction, and overall food costs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable public health regulations and food safety requirements.
- Coordinate with dining services and care teams to accommodate residents' nutritional and therapeutic dietary needs.
- Monitor kitchen productivity, staffing levels, and scheduling to ensure efficient operations.
- Respond professionally to resident feedback and identify opportunities to enhance the dining experience.




- Establish and maintain a positive, respectful, and well-organized kitchen environment.

Qualifications and Experience

- Formal culinary training or professional culinary certification is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, or senior culinary leader.
- Previous experience in retirement living, senior care, hospitality, or high-volume food service is strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to lead a culinary team and manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and dietary requirements.
- Experience with menu development, purchasing, inventory management, and food cost controls.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain consistent quality while working within established budgets.
- A professional, hands-on leadership style and a genuine commitment to customer service.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking more than a skilled chef. We want a dependable, organized leader who understands that dining plays an significant role in the quality of life of seniors.

The ideal candidate will bring creativity, professionalism, accountability, and a willingness to work alongside their team to maintain high standards every day.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced culinary professional looking for an opportunity to lead a kitchen, develop a strong team, and make a meaningful contribution to a retirement community, we welcome your application.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their résumé outlining their relevant culinary and leadership experience.

All applications will be handled confidentially. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $75,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Executive Chef-Confidential opportunity (Ottawa)
🏢 Important Business
📍 Ottawa