Senior Living Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Menu Strategy

StoryPoint Group; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSail Investment Group is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing all aspects of the culinary and dining department. This role emphasizes leadership, food quality, menu development, and training of culinary staff.

The Sous Chef will oversee daily kitchen operations, assist in hiring and coaching, and ensure high standards of plate presentation, taste, and resident satisfaction. This position requires potential certification progress or relevant experience and a strong

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

Skills

Sous Chef Certification

Leadership abilities

Organizational skills

Time management

Job description

CommonSail Investment Group is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing all aspects of the culinary and dining department. This role emphasizes leadership, food quality, menu development, and training of culinary staff.

The Sous Chef will oversee daily kitchen operations, assist in hiring and coaching, and ensure high standards of plate presentation, taste, and resident satisfaction. This position requires potential certification progress or relevant experience and a strong