Job Location

Portsmouth, VA, US, 23701

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Posted On

23 August 2025

Job Overview


  • Job Category: Chefs and Head Cooks
  • Industry: Hospitality & Tourism
  • Application Deadline: 20 September 2025

Job Description

Job Description

Hawthorn Senior Living, an independent and assisted living management company, is seeking caring people that want to make a positive difference in our residents’ lives.

WHY would you consider being a team member with Hawthorn?

Hawthorn is a privately owned senior housing company. We pride ourselves on hard-work, integrity, operating with total transparency and believing that you never go wrong doing the right thing.

We believe that our commitment to people is the reason we have one of the highest occupancies in the industry.

Our foundation of principles and philosophies don’t work for everyone, but they may be just what you’re looking for.

We are currently seeking an Executive Chef for our beautiful independent living community for active seniors in Yorktown – Colonial Harbor.

Overall Job Purpose:

Ensuring the Community’s kitchen produces three (3) high quality, great tasting, well presented and nutritious meals every day, 365 days per year, made from scratch for the Community’s residents while remaining on budget in a clean and safe kitchen environment. Providing leadership for kitchen staff by inspiring and motivating each employee to perform successfully.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

  • Prior culinary experience or successful hands-on work experience in high-volume cooking.
  • Prior management experience preferred.

About Our Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation and a benefit package that includes paid time off and the opportunity to elect healthcare, dental, vision and disability benefits, as well as supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401k plan with a match determined by the Company and an employee assistant program (EAP). We also have a very unique culture and love to celebrate year-round!

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume for consideration.

Listen to the testimonial of Executive Chefs who share the joy that comes with showing our residents love through great food, and the work-life balance as compared to the grind of a restaurant-style job. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DYt7eVxSWo

We do pre-employment background checks, employment verifications and reference checks. Colonial Harbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description
We believe that Colonial Harbor is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place for our residents to enjoy home-cooked meals, game nights, or a quiet evening with family and friends.

At Hawthorn Senior Living, our retirement communities offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. Our caring concern for our residents is the foundation that leads to outstanding resident services. As contributing members of the communities we serve, what is most important is that we love our residents. We care about people and because our residents deserve the best, we are looking for employees who understand caring and compassionate customer service. Working in our retirement communities, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our seniors every day.
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Job Overview


  • Job Category: Chefs and Head Cooks
  • Industry: Hospitality & Tourism
  • Application Deadline: 20 September 2025