Sous Chef

Resort Lifestyle Communities; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Resort Lifestyle Communities is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensure quality and presentation, and craft meaningful dining experiences for residents.

You'll manage varied meats, seafood, and vegetables, train staff, and uphold sanitation and safety standards while delivering personal touches that enhance resident satisfaction. Flexible Tue-Sat lunch/dinner with holiday support; 21+ and culinary background preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Flexible schedule: lunch and dinner Tue–Sat; holidays/events.
• Leadership in culinary preparation and cooking preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; culinary degree or higher preferred.
• Basic computer skills; data entry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the quality and presentation of every dish using diverse cooking methods.
• Lead culinary team in Executive Chef’s absence and tailor dishes to residents’ preferences.
• Train team members using structured RLC training programs.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and stocked workstations and Chef’s Pantry.
• Monitor and log temperatures; follow closing checklists.
• Participate in meetings and contribute ideas to improve dining experiences.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Team training

Quality control

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or higher

Job description

Join Our Mission

At Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC), serving seniors isn’t just a job, it’s a calling. When you join our team, you become part of a close-knit, servant-hearted community guided by our Core Values:

• Respect
• Honesty
• Kindness & Compassion
• Service Excellence

Together, we work toward four essential goals that guide our success:

• Happy Employees
• Happy Residents
• Full Occupancy
• On-Budget Operations

About the Role

As our Sous Chef, you’ll play a vital role in creating moments that matter for our residents. You’ll ensure smooth, efficient, and safe kitchen operations while maintaining high standards of quality and cleanliness. Beyond cooking, you’ll help turn meals into meaningful experiences, building connections with residents and team members to make every dining moment feel special.

What We’re Looking For

Must be at least 21 years of age or older.

Flexibility: Your primary schedule is lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

Additional availability is needed to support holidays and events.

Previous leadership in culinary preparation and cooking preferred.

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required; culinary degree or other higher education preferred.

Basic computer skills required; data entry experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the quality and presentation of every dish while showcasing your culinary skills by preparing a wide variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other items using diverse cooking methods such as broiling, grilling, frying, and sautéing.
• In the Executive Chef’s absence, you will step in to provide leadership, guiding the culinary team and preparing scratch-made dishes that are not only flavorful and beautifully presented but also personalized to residents’ preferences.
• Play a key role in resident satisfaction by assisting and helping train team members using structured RLC training programs.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and well-stocked workstations and Chef’s Pantry for smooth meal service; receive, handle, store, and rotate products properly to ensure freshness, safety, and presentation.
• Monitor and log food, refrigeration, and dish machine temperatures; follow closing checklists and assist other team members.
• Actively participate in meetings, share innovative ideas, and respond to feedback professionally to enhance the dining experience.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

Competitive compensation and benefits

Access your pay anytime

$341 benefit stipend per pay period to apply toward:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• HSA, FSA, LSA
• Accident & Hospital Indemnity
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Why RLC?

• Fast-growing, family-owned company with 60+ communities nationwide.
• Supportive leadership in a beautiful, resort-style environment.
• A purpose-driven role where you make a difference every day.

Ready to Create with Heart?

Bring your servant heart to a place that feels like family.

EOE/ADA