Executive Chef Full Time
PAY RATE BETWEEN $35.02 - $38.65/HOUR
Make a meaningful impact with Three Pillars Senior Living Communities, located in Dousman, WI!
Were seeking compassionate team members who embrace our core values: Respect, Commitment, Fulfillment, Empathy, and Fun!
Our Team Members Say It Best, at Three Pillars, youll be:
- Valued for your dedication and compassion
- Empowered to grow-both professionally and personally
- Inspired by a strong culture of care and collaboration
- Welcomed into a close-knit, mission-driven community
Executive Chef Requirements:
- 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in multi-outlet operations (restaurant, caf?, catering).
- Proven expertise in menu creation, event execution, and cost control.
- Strong leadership and team development skills with a focus on engagement and retention.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
- Food safety certification required (ServSafe or equivalent).
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
What youll do as an Executive Chef:
- Direct day-to-day culinary operations of the cafe, restaurant, and catering kitchens.
- Lead menu and recipe planning and development including seasonal offerings.
- Ensure consistency, creativity, and excellence in food presentation and quality.
- Oversee planning and execution of all catered events, from menu design to service.
- Partner with FOH management to coordinate logistics and ensure seamless guest experiences.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate culinary staff to build a skilled, motivated team.
- Develop staff through regular coaching and cross-training opportunities.
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and professional kitchen culture.
- Create and manage kitchen staff schedules to balance business needs and labor efficiency.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels for cafe, restaurant, and catering operations.
- Oversee ordering, receiving, and monthly inventory of food and kitchen supplies.
- Monitor food costs, portion control, and waste management to meet budget goals.
- Maintain vendor relationships and ensure quality products at competitive pricing.
- Enforce compliance with health, sanitation, and safety regulations.
- Implement and monitor food safety programs (HACCP, ServSafe, or equivalent).
- Ensure safe handling, storage, and security of food and equipment.
- Work closely with FOH management to align service flow and guest experience.
- Partner with leadership team to develop strategic initiatives, special promotions, and new business opportunities.
- Participate in management meetings to align operations with organizational goals.
- Must be available days, nights and weekends.
This position is not remote.
Benefits & Perks:
(* For full time employees working 30+ hours per week)
- Paid Time Off
- Low- to No-Cost Wellness Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarships
- Medical, Dental, Vision & FSA
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Emergency Loan Assistance
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Come Grow with Three Pillars:
Three Pillars Senior Living Communities is a not-for-profit organization sponsored by the Masonic Fraternity.
Three Pillars takes pride in meeting the social, physical, and spiritual needs of older adults through high-quality housing and services via:
- Independent Living
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Short-Term Rehab
- Long-Term Skilled Nursing
Three Pillars is more than a senior living community, its a family.
Come join our growing family!