Executive Chef

Executive Chef – Detox & Residential SUD Facility (6 Beds)

Location: Novato, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Director of Operations

About Us
We are a small, high-touch detox and residential Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment facility serving up to six residents at a time. Our program emphasizes dignity, structure, and whole-person healing. Nutrition plays a critical role in recovery, and we are seeking an experienced, compassionate Executive Chef who understands the impact of high-quality, thoughtfully prepared meals in a therapeutic environment.

Position Summary
The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing all aspects of food preparation, kitchen operations, and staff management while creating a nutritious, consistent, and welcoming dining experience for residents and employees. This role is ideal for a chef who values structure, quality, and purpose-driven work in a smaller, mission-focused setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct all food preparation and meal service
• Develop weekly menus that are balanced, nutritious, and recovery-focused
• Maintain copies of menus for a minimum of 30 days
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Design plating and presentation standards for all meals
• Create new recipes, menu items, and occasional specials
• Track food costs and manage kitchen budget effectively
• Order food and kitchen supplies and coordinate deliveries or pickups
• Maintain accurate inventory of food, supplies, and equipment
• Oversee maintenance and repairs of kitchen appliances
• Ensure compliance with all state food safety and sanitation laws
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen
• Manage daily workflow and resolve kitchen-related issues efficiently
• Research and implement new culinary trends where appropriate

Qualifications

Strong working knowledge of:

• Multiple cooking styles and methods
• Sanitation and food safety standards
• Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
• Inventory control, waste logs, and requisition processes
• Experience in healthcare, residential treatment, or similar environments is a plus

Required Certifications & Clearances

• Current Food Handler’s Certificate
• Current and valid Tuberculosis (TB) test
• Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including:
• Criminal background check
• Drug screening
• Professional and personal reference checks

What We Offer

• Consistent schedule (no late-night restaurant hours)
• Small resident census allowing for quality-focused cooking
• Supportive leadership and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in people’s recovery journey

How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your culinary leadership experience and interest in working in a residential treatment setting.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value professionalism, accountability, and compassion in our workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• health, dental and vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person