Executive Director at Gallaher Signature Living - Varenna

Santa Rosa, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

160000.0

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Executive leadership, P&L management, Regulatory compliance, Hospitality management, Strategic planning, Financial forecasting, Team development, Stakeholder engagement, Risk management, Operations management, Brand stewardship, Regulatory reporting, Performance metrics, Communication, Emotional intelligence

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Gallaher Signature Living is redefining what it means to age well. With a legacy rooted in compassion, elegance, and operational excellence, our continuing care communities deliver far more than care—they provide highly personalized, hospitality-driven experiences in environments of distinction. As we continue to expand across California, we seek an Executive Director, to provide visionary leadership at our Villa Capri campus. This role serves as the chief operating, cultural, and compliance leader for a boutique senior living campus, with full accountability for resident experience, financial performance, regulatory excellence, and brand stewardship. The Executive Director is a visible and trusted presence—setting the standard for service, professionalism, and compliance—while serving as a strategic partner to ownership and executive leadership. Compensation: $135,000-$160,000 per year, plus bonus opportunity Key Responsibilities * Provide executive oversight, ensuring alignment with Gallaher Signature Living’s mission, values, and elevated brand standards. * Translate ownership and corporate strategy into operational execution with clear performance metrics and outcomes. * Serve as the senior decision-maker on campus, balancing strategic vision with hands-on, hospitality-forward leadership. * Lead campus-wide initiatives related to growth, innovation, culture, and continuous improvement. * Champion a luxury, boutique hospitality culture that prioritizes dignity, personalization, and exceptional service. * Ensure a consistently elevated, high-touch resident and family experience across all sites. * Maintain strong visibility with residents and families, addressing concerns with discretion, diplomacy, and professionalism. * Oversee lifestyle programming, dining services, environmental quality, and aesthetics to reflect a refined, differentiated offering. * Hold full P&L responsibility for the campus, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls. * Drive occupancy, revenue growth, and margin optimization while maintaining uncompromising service standards. * Partner with sales and marketing leaders to execute sophisticated branding, positioning, and occupancy strategies. * Analyze financial and operational metrics to implement data-driven performance improvements. * Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing executive and site-level leadership teams. * Establish clear expectations, accountability structures, and professional development pathways. * Foster a culture of collaboration, engagement, and service excellence across all communities. * Model executive presence, emotional intelligence, and integrity in all interactions. * Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management * Ensure full compliance with California Title 22, RCFE licensing requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations across communities. * Maintain administrative and operational systems that support continuous Title 22 compliance, including documentation, staffing standards, training, and reporting. * Partner closely with clinical leadership to support quality outcomes, resident safety, and regulatory readiness. * Proactively manage surveys, audits, and inspections, maintaining a best-in-class compliance posture. * Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, ensuring timely response to inquiries, plans of correction, and ongoing compliance initiatives. * Act as a brand ambassador within the local market and broader senior living community. * Cultivate relationships with physicians, referral sources, community leaders, and strategic partners. * Represent the campus at public forums, industry events, and community engagements. * Uphold the aesthetic, service, and cultural standards expected of a high-end, boutique senior living organization. Requirements * Minimum of 3 years of Executive Director or senior leadership experience in senior living; multi-site or large-campus experience strongly preferred. * Demonstrated success overseeing complex operations with full P&L accountability. * Strong working knowledge of California Title 22 regulations, RCFE licensing requirements, and survey processes. * Proven ability to lead regulatory compliance while maintaining an elevated hospitality experience. * Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. * California RCFE Administrator license required within 30 days of employment. * Experience in boutique, luxury, or high-end hospitality-driven environments strongly preferred. * Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Hospitality, or related field preferred. About Us Gallaher Signature Living is redefining what it means to age well. Rooted in a legacy of compassion, elegance, and excellence, our communities go beyond traditional senior living—offering personalized experiences that enrich daily life and foster meaningful connections. As we continue to grow across California, we are building a team of forward-thinking professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of senior living. Our support office is located in Windsor, California, and we currently operate residential communities in Santa Rosa, Alameda, Moorpark, and Covina. Our communities support active adults through Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, delivering high-quality services in thoughtfully designed environments. Benefit Offerings * Medical (PPO and HSA), dental, and vision insurance options (fulltime only) * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – (fulltime only) * Life insurance (fulltime only) * 401(k) plan with safe harbor employer match * Paid vacation and sick time for hourly team members; PTO plan for exempt team members * Hourly staff members receive paid time off for their anniversary and birthday * Paid holidays * Paid bereavement * Paid jury duty * Complimentary meals for day-shift property employees from our award-winning dining programs * Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth * Extensive employer provided training for staff members at all levels Equal Employment Opportunity Statement GSL is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We want to have the best available people in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), religion (including religious dress and religious grooming), marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, and legally protected medical condition or information, genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military or veteran status, domestic partner status, hairstyles or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, training, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, leave of absence, termination, layoff, and recall. GSL is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of GSL and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of GSL, including supervisors and coworkers. Statement of Understanding The statements contained within this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals so classified. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

The Executive Director serves as the chief operating, cultural, and compliance leader for a boutique senior living campus. They are responsible for resident experience, financial performance, regulatory excellence, and brand stewardship.