Overview
Executive Chef
USRL Holdings | NX Level Sports Complex & Unity Senior Living
Location: Wisconsin
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Primarily daytime; flexibility required for special events, holidays, and business needs
Pay: Competitive salary based on experience
About the Role
USRL Holdings is seeking an experienced, creative, and hands-on Executive Chef to lead food and beverage operations across two unique properties: NX Level Sports Complex and Unity Senior Living.
This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who enjoys variety and wants to build and oversee food programs in both a high-energy sports and entertainment environment and a residential senior-living community.
The Executive Chef will be responsible for menu development, food preparation, kitchen operations, purchasing, inventory, food cost management, sanitation, quality control, and overall culinary standards across both locations.
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable developing an elevated burger or flatbread menu for athletes and families at NX Level and preparing nutritious, appealing, and resident-focused meals for a 27-resident senior living community.
About NX Level Sports Complex
NX Level is a multi-sport training and recreation facility offering athletic training, strength and conditioning, volleyball, pickleball, batting cages, basketball, and other sports and fitness programs.
Its food and beverage operation goes well beyond traditional concessions. The Executive Chef will oversee an elevated, modern menu featuring items such as:
- Acai bowls
- Fresh smoothies
- Burgers
- Flatbreads
- Specialty snacks and concession items
- Family-friendly food options
- Full-service bar offerings
- Seasonal and special-event menu items
The chef will have an opportunity to help shape the culinary identity of NX Level and develop menus that are high-quality, approachable, profitable, and appropriate for a busy sports and entertainment environment.
About Unity Senior Living
Unity Senior Living is a 27-resident assisted living community focused on providing high-quality care and a comfortable, homelike environment for its residents.
The Executive Chef will oversee the community's food service program, including preparation of approximately 2–3 meals per day for up to 27 residents, snacks, and special meals.
Responsibilities will include:
- Developing rotating menus
- Preparing nutritious and appealing meals
- Accommodating dietary restrictions and physician-ordered diets
- Providing appropriate texture-modified meals when required
- Preparing special holiday and celebration meals
- Maintaining appropriate portion control
- Working with management and caregivers regarding resident preferences and dietary needs
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen environment
The successful candidate will understand that senior living dining is about more than simply preparing food—it is an important part of residents' daily quality of life.
Key ResponsibilitiesCulinary Leadership
- Lead culinary operations for both NX Level Sports Complex and Unity Senior Living.
- Develop, implement, and maintain menus appropriate to each property's clientele.
- Prepare and oversee preparation of high-quality food with consistent taste, presentation, and portioning.
- Establish recipes, preparation procedures, and quality standards.
- Introduce new menu concepts and seasonal offerings.
- Create special menus for holidays, events, and private functions.
Food & Beverage Operations
- Oversee daily kitchen and food-service operations.
- Manage food purchasing, receiving, storage, and inventory.
- Maintain appropriate food and beverage costs and minimize waste.
- Develop and maintain standardized recipes and portion controls.
- Work with management to establish pricing and menu profitability.
- Assist with beverage and bar-related food service at NX Level.
- Monitor product quality and vendor performance.
Staffing & Leadership
- Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen and food-service staff as the operation grows.
- Establish expectations for professionalism, cleanliness, food quality, and customer service.
- Create efficient kitchen procedures and workflows.
- Foster a positive, team-oriented kitchen culture.
- Lead by example and remain hands-on in daily operations.
Food Safety & Compliance
- Maintain strict compliance with applicable Wisconsin food-service regulations.
- Maintain proper food handling, storage, labeling, temperature control, and sanitation procedures.
- Ensure kitchens and food-service areas remain clean, organized, and inspection-ready.
- Maintain appropriate records and documentation.
- Follow all applicable senior-living dietary and food-service requirements at Unity Senior Living.
Resident & Guest Experience
- At NX Level, create food that is appealing to athletes, families, guests, and members.
- At Unity Senior Living, develop meals that residents genuinely enjoy while meeting their nutritional and dietary requirements.
- Respond professionally to feedback and continually look for ways to improve the dining experience.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will be:
- An experienced professional chef or culinary leader
- Comfortable working in both high-volume and small-batch environments
- Creative and passionate about food
- Organized and financially responsible
- Comfortable managing food costs and inventory
- A strong communicator and team leader
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership
- Detail-oriented and committed to cleanliness and food safety
- Able to adapt menus to different audiences and dietary requirements
- Willing to be hands-on rather than simply managing from an office
Preferred Qualifications
- Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred
- 5+ years of professional culinary experience preferred
- Previous Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager experience
- Experience with menu development and food-cost management
- Experience supervising kitchen staff
- Experience in restaurant, hospitality, sports/entertainment, healthcare, senior living, or institutional food service
- ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain
- Knowledge of Wisconsin food-service regulations
- Experience with senior living or healthcare dining is a plus, but not required
What Makes This Position Different?
This isn't a typical restaurant Executive Chef position.
You'll have the opportunity to build and shape two distinct culinary programs.
At NX Level, you'll help create an exciting food and beverage experience that complements a growing sports and entertainment facility.
At Unity Senior Living, you'll have a direct impact on the daily lives of residents by creating meals that are nutritious, enjoyable, and something they look forward to.
The position offers significant opportunity for creativity, autonomy, and growth for the right culinary professional.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Opportunity to lead and develop two unique culinary programs
- Significant creative input into menu development
- Leadership opportunity with a growing organization
- Professional and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to build kitchen systems, recipes, menus, and standards
- Variety—no two days have to look exactly the same
How to Apply
If you're a talented chef who enjoys creating great food, leading a team, and building something from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply through Indeed with your resume and a brief description of your culinary experience and why this opportunity interests you.
USRL Holdings is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $71,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
