Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager

Hanover Manor Assisted Living & Memory Care; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hanover Manor Assisted Living & Memory Care seeks an energetic Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead the culinary team and oversee daily kitchen operations. The role blends hands-on food prep with strategic management to ensure top-notch food quality, safety, and service standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive culinary experience and proven leadership to foster a vibrant, compliant kitchen environment while managing inventory, labor, and catering events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food production and kitchen management.
• Extensive culinary expertise in fine dining and catering.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Knowledge of inventory management and cost control.
• Experience with menu planning and catering event coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations and high-quality food service in a fast-paced environment.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to meet fine dining standards.
• Manage inventory control, ordering supplies, and maintaining stock levels to minimize waste and control costs.
• Implement and uphold food safety sanitizing procedures and sanitation standards across kitchen areas.
• Coordinate menu planning with executive chefs or management teams for innovative offerings.
• Supervise catering events, banquets, and special functions with timely execution and guest satisfaction.
• Monitor shift schedules, manage labor costs, and optimize staffing for efficiency.
• Enforce compliance with health regulations, safety protocols, and dietary guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Food safety

Menu planning

Catering events

Cost control

Team management

Communication

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead our culinary team and oversee daily kitchen operations. This pivotal role combines hands-on food preparation with strategic management, ensuring exceptional food quality, safety, and service standards. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for fine dining, extensive culinary experience, and proven leadership skills to foster a vibrant, efficient, and compliant kitchen environment. Join us to inspire culinary excellence while managing the complexities of food production, inventory control, and team supervision.

Duties

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations and high-quality food service in a fast-paced environment
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to meet or exceed fine dining standards
• Manage inventory control, ordering supplies, and maintaining accurate stock levels to minimize waste and control costs
• Implement and uphold food safety sanitizing procedures, sanitation standards, and proper handling practices across all kitchen areas
• Coordinate menu planning in collaboration with executive chefs or management teams to deliver innovative and appealing offerings
• Supervise catering events, banquets, and special functions ensuring timely execution and exceptional guest satisfaction
• Monitor shift schedules, manage labor costs, and optimize staffing levels for efficiency and productivity
• Enforce compliance with health regulations, safety protocols, and dietary department guidelines

Requirements

• Proven experience in food production, kitchen management, or restaurant supervision within the hospitality or food industry sector
• Extensive culinary expertise with a focus on fine dining cuisine and catering services
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams of cooks, servers, and support staff
• Knowledge of inventory management systems, cost control measures, and food safety sanitizing procedures
• Hands-on experience in menu planning, food handling, and catering event coordination
• Excellent communication skills to foster teamwork and ensure high standards of service delivery
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment requiring shift management and multitasking capabilities

Join our team as a Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager where your culinary talent meets leadership excellence! We value your expertise in creating memorable dining experiences while maintaining operational efficiency. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow professionally within a vibrant hospitality setting dedicated to quality and innovation.

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person