Lead Sous Chef — Senior Living Dining & Menu Excellence

StoryPoint Group; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSail Investment Group is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in managing culinary and dining operations across our senior living communities. You will supervise culinary staff, participate in hiring and coaching, and ensure food quality and plate presentation.

Responsibilities include menu planning, ordering supplies, cooking meals to order, and stepping in during emergencies or rush periods while upholding our commitment to resident satisfaction and exceptional dining

Qualifications

• Requires working towards Sous Chef certification or comparable work experience
• Must demonstrate proven leadership abilities, strong organization, and time management skills
• No unrelated qualifications included in the posting

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

Skills

Leadership abilities

Organization

Time management

Job description

CommonSail Investment Group is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in managing culinary and dining operations across our senior living communities. You will supervise culinary staff, participate in hiring and coaching, and ensure food quality and plate presentation.

Responsibilities include menu planning, ordering supplies, cooking meals to order, and stepping in during emergencies or rush periods while upholding our commitment to resident satisfaction and exceptional dining