Sous Chef

Friends Homes; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Employee gym access

Excellent health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Friends Homes in Greensboro, NC is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring top quality, sanitation, and team performance while managing daily production, inventory, and cost controls. This role leads and develops kitchen staff, schedules shifts, and collaborates with front‑of‑house management to guarantee guest satisfaction.

Qualifications include 3+ years in supervisory or kitchen management roles, ServSafe certification, and strong Excel/Word skills; culinary

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory or kitchen management role.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a high-end culinary environment.
• Ability to work one-on-one with clients.
• Experience developing and costing menus while working within a budget.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Availability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• ServSafe certification.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Culinary school education is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and ensure efficient workflow.
• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate culinary team members.
• Maintain consistent food quality, taste, and presentation standards.
• Assist in creating seasonal menus and special offerings.
• Monitor food costs, labor costs, and kitchen productivity.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections of food preparation and storage areas.
• Collaborate with front-of-house management to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Address operational challenges and implement continuous improvements.
• Schedule staff and maintain adequate staffing levels.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of kitchen personnel.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Kitchen management

Client interaction

Menu costing

Excel/Word proficiency

Weekend/holiday flexibility

ServSafe certification

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

ServSafe Certification

Culinary school (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Find a Rewarding Career at Friends Homes

Position:Sous Chef

Location: Greensboro, NC

Job Id:1691

# of Openings:1

Now Hiring a Sous Chef at Friends Home

Full-Time

Position Summary

The Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, sanitation, and team performance. This role leads and develops kitchen staff while managing daily production, inventory, and cost controls to support a successful dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

Manage daily kitchen operations and ensure efficient workflow.

Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate culinary team members.

Maintain consistent food quality, taste, and presentation standards.

Assist in creating seasonal menus and special offerings.

Monitor food costs, labor costs, and kitchen productivity.

Oversee inventory management, ordering, and vendor relationships.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Conduct regular inspections of food preparation and storage areas.

Collaborate with front-of-house management to ensure guest satisfaction.

Address operational challenges and implement continuous improvements.

Schedule staff and maintain adequate staffing levels.

Support the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of kitchen personnel.

Qualifications

Required:

3+ years of experience in a supervisory or kitchen management role.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a high-end culinary environment.

Ability to work one-on-one with clients.

Experience developing and costing menus while working within a budget.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Availability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.

ServSafe certification.

Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred:

Culinary school education is a plus but not required

Why Friends Homes?

Friends Homes is a Life Plan Community committed to providing exceptional care and meaningful connections for older adults across all levels of service. We foster a supportive, faith-based environment where team members are valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference every day.
Whether you're providing direct care, supporting wellness and engagement, or serving behind the scenes, your work at Friends Homes is part of something greater—a mission-driven community built on compassion, dignity, and teamwork.

Perks & Benefits for YOU:

At Friends Homes, we care for our team like family. All team members enjoy access to:

• Discounted meals from select on-site venues
• Access to employee gyms and indoor pool
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Insurance options for family members
• Disability and life insurance coverage
• Multiple spending account options (e.g., FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Annual Leave (PAL)
• Access to earned wages before payday
• Employee scholarship opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted tickets and local perks
• Fun employee events throughout the year
• A faith-based, mission-driven community with a strong team spirit!

Friends Homes is a non-profit organization that is focused on achieving its mission. If you are a compassionate and service-oriented person, we would love to have you on our team. We offer numerous fulfilling opportunities with excellent benefits in a supportive, family-oriented environment. With over 400 full and part-time positions available across our two campuses, we are sure you will find a role that suits your skills and interests.
Friends Homes is committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of their backgrounds. We encourage you to explore our current openings and apply online for consideration.

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