Lead Sous Chef – Elevate Senior Dining & Culinary Team

StoryPoint Group; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSail Investment Group in Rockford, Michigan, seeks a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in managing culinary and dining operations within our senior living communities.

You will supervise staff, help plan menus, ensure quality, and contribute to resident satisfaction. This role requires leadership, organization, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Join a mission-driven team that values service, teamwork, and delivering exceptional dining experiences to our residents.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Sous Chef certification or equivalent leadership experience.
• Proven leadership, strong organization and time management.
• Experience supervising culinary staff and food production.

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; manage culinary department in absence of Executive Chef.
• Assist Cooks as needed.
• Support during emergencies or rush periods.
• Aim for 100% resident satisfaction through plate presentation and taste.
• Circulate dining rooms for resident feedback.
• Support the mission, values, and vision.

Skills

Sous Chef Certification

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Job description

CommonSail Investment Group in Rockford, Michigan, seeks a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in managing culinary and dining operations within our senior living communities.

You will supervise staff, help plan menus, ensure quality, and contribute to resident satisfaction. This role requires leadership, organization, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Join a mission-driven team that values service, teamwork, and delivering exceptional dining experiences to our residents.