Executive Sous Chef - Luxury Senior Living Dining Lead

Thomas Cuisine; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Baby Bonding Leave

Paid Elder Care Leave

Medical Plans

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Thomas Cuisine in Plano, TX is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for our luxury senior living community. You will partner with the Executive Chef to lead the kitchen brigade, craft menus, and ensure exceptional dining experiences for residents.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in high-volume kitchens, strong leadership, HACCP knowledge, and the ability to manage inventory and costs. This full-time, on-site role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to impact residents' quality of

Qualifications

• Culinary degree from an accredited program preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years high-volume culinary experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality.
• 2–4 years in a sous-chef leadership role in hospitality or healthcare.
• Strong culinary skills across multiple cooking methods.
• Ability to manage inventory, costs, and vendor relationships.
• Proficiency with kitchen equipment and recipe management systems.
• Knowledge of nutrition and therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and executing seasonal menus reflecting resident preferences.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations for efficiency and consistency.
• Supervise and support Sous Chefs, line cooks, and prep staff.
• Lead hiring, training, performance management, and scheduling.
• Ensure timely execution of menu items and catered events.
• Drive menu planning, recipe development, and standardization.
• Uphold food quality, taste, and presentation standards.
• Incorporate resident feedback into menu innovation.
• Foster a positive kitchen culture and team morale.
• Enforce HACCP and local health regulations.
• Manage ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Control food and labor costs; reduce waste through portioning.
• Support planning and execution of events; step in for Executive Chef as needed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Staff supervision

Nutrition & food safety

Cost control

Vendor relations

Kitchen operations

HACCP compliance

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Recipe management systems

Job description

Thomas Cuisine in Plano, TX is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for our luxury senior living community. You will partner with the Executive Chef to lead the kitchen brigade, craft menus, and ensure exceptional dining experiences for residents.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in high-volume kitchens, strong leadership, HACCP knowledge, and the ability to manage inventory and costs. This full-time, on-site role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to impact residents' quality of