Lead Sous Chef — Dining Excellence for Residents

StoryPoint; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSail Investment Group, operating senior living communities nationwide, seeks a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in managing all culinary and dining operations. The role emphasizes leadership, organization, and hands-on cooking to prepare meals to order, manage staff, and contribute to menu planning and quality control for our residents.

Notably, you will mentor staff, monitor food quality, and help ensure resident satisfaction through consistent plating and taste, under the guidance

Qualifications

• Working towards Sous Chef Certification or comparable work experience
• Must demonstrate proven leadership abilities, strong organization, and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in hiring, coaching, and performance management for culinary operations
• Directly supervises all culinary staff
• Assist Executive Chef in managing and training culinary and dining personnel
• Supervises culinary staff regarding product quality, portion, cost controls, scheduling, and staffing
• Responsible for quality of food served by tasting items and plate presentation
• Assists with menu planning and development and ordering of food supplies
• Prepare and cook meals to order
• Responsible for managing the culinary department in absence of the Executive Chef
• Assist Cooks as needed
• When necessary, steps in to assist during emergencies or rush periods
• Achieve 100% resident satisfaction through plate presentation and taste
• Circulate all dining rooms during meal times daily for resident feedback
• Supports the mission, values, and vision of Senior Village Management

Job description

CommonSail Investment Group, operating senior living communities nationwide, seeks a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in managing all culinary and dining operations. The role emphasizes leadership, organization, and hands-on cooking to prepare meals to order, manage staff, and contribute to menu planning and quality control for our residents.

Notably, you will mentor staff, monitor food quality, and help ensure resident satisfaction through consistent plating and taste, under the guidance