Executive Sous Chef: Lead Creative Dining & Team

Belmont Village Senior Living; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead and participate in hands-on meal preparation, working with the Chef Manager and dining teams to exceed resident and guest expectations.

You will help recruit, train, and develop culinary talent in a state-of-the-art kitchen, building relationships with residents in our restaurant-style dining rooms. If you have experience and a passion for learning and leadership, we’d love to connect.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or equivalent at minimum.
• Culinary arts or food management training preferred.
• 2+ years cooking experience with progressive responsibility in a restaurant or high-volume setting.
• 1+ year supervisory/leadership experience.
• Clear verbal and written English communication.
• Flexible schedule as dining program requires.
• Proficient with MS Office and POS tech in the workplace.
• Reliable attendance essential for Belmont Village team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations in the Chef Manager's absence, ensuring quality and productivity.
• Ensure recipe consistency and adapt menus to special events.
• Drive resident and guest satisfaction through outstanding dining service.
• Prepare production schedules and weekly food orders; daily meal prep as needed.
• Train staff on safety, food handling, and cleanliness; enforce policies fairly.
• Collaborate with community leadership, regional teams, and corporate to meet goals.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, coaching, and scheduling.

Skills

English communication

Team leadership

Food safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts/food management training

Tools

MS Office

POS systems

Job description

Belmont Village Senior Living is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead and participate in hands-on meal preparation, working with the Chef Manager and dining teams to exceed resident and guest expectations.

You will help recruit, train, and develop culinary talent in a state-of-the-art kitchen, building relationships with residents in our restaurant-style dining rooms. If you have experience and a passion for learning and leadership, we’d love to connect.