Senior Living Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen & Menu

Belmont Village Lp; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Belmont Village Rancho Santa Fe is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a culinary team and help run a made-to-order, restaurant-style dining program for residents and guests. You will supervise daily kitchen operations, train staff alongside the Chef Manager, and ensure consistent quality, presentation, and service.

The role emphasizes leadership, high-volume kitchen experience, and flexible shifts with no late-night hours, in a state-of-the-art senior living community that values hospitality and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professional, pleasant and team oriented attitude.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience in a high volume restaurant setting with supervisory responsibilities.
• Proven success with advanced culinary skills such as knife handling, food preparation and presentation.
• Ability to work assigned shifts including early morning, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of applicable post‑offer pre‑employment screenings, which may include a job‑related background check, drug screening, physical examination, and TB testing, consistent with applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Supervises kitchen and dining room staff and food production in the absence of the Chef Manager.
• Prepare meals from scratch according to assigned recipe specifications and quality standards.
• Follow recipes, manage portion control and ensure attractive plate presentation.
• Properly manage cook times while preparing and efficiently managing several orders simultaneously.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the kitchen ensuring compliance with regulations, policies and procedures.
• Follow checklists and company procedures to ensure kitchen is stocked and well maintained at all times.
• Make hospitality, customer service, and resident satisfaction your top priorities in every interaction.

Skills

Culinary skills

English communication

Team oriented

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Belmont Village Rancho Santa Fe is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a culinary team and help run a made-to-order, restaurant-style dining program for residents and guests. You will supervise daily kitchen operations, train staff alongside the Chef Manager, and ensure consistent quality, presentation, and service.

The role emphasizes leadership, high-volume kitchen experience, and flexible shifts with no late-night hours, in a state-of-the-art senior living community that values hospitality and