Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision packages

PTO plans

Onsite medical centers

Discount on meals

Education assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living in North Dallas, Texas, invites an experienced Sous Chef to join our Signature Dining team. You will lead kitchen operations, coordinate staff, and ensure timely, high-quality resident meals in a controlled, day-friendly schedule.

The role requires at least 3 years of full-service experience and 6 months of supervisory coaching. Compensation starts at $60,000 with eligibility for up to 8% annual bonus, and our benefits include medical/dental/vision,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years full-service experience required.
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience required.
• Ability to work some weekends and holidays.
• Be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures in hot kitchen and cold storage.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the scheduling, training, and discipline of all culinary and utility staff.
• Manages daily kitchen production and food preparation for timely resident meals.
• Directs preparation and service of all menu items with recipes, safety, and quality adherence.
• Oversees organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage, and loading dock.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff scheduling

Culinary leadership

Food production

Job description

Location: Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living

Are you an experienced Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager with a strong culinary background and a commitment to teamwork and leadership? If so, join our team and play a key role in our innovative Signature Dining Programs, which include à la minute cooking and chef-inspired creations. Enjoy the hospitality industry without the late-night hours. Our restaurants are open only for lunch and dinner service, with the last reservation seated at 7:00 PM, allowing our team members to enjoy more predictable schedules and time outside of work.

What we offer

• Quality of life – most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9pm
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones

How you will make an impact

• Supervises the scheduling, training, and discipline of all culinary and utility staff. The Sous Chef will oversee all culinary functions in the Chef’s absence, including staffing, food production, utility management, and kitchen sanitation
• Manages daily kitchen production and food preparation to ensure timely service of resident meals
• Directs the preparation and service of all menu items, including adherence to recipes, proper food handling, food safety, quality, dietary restrictions, and production forecasts
• Oversees the organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas, and loading dock

Compensation: commensurate with experience starting at $60,000 plus eligibility for up to 8% bonus annually.

What you will need

• Minimum of 3 years full-service experience required
• Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience required
• Must be able to work some weekends and holidays.
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including hot kitchen to refrigerators and freezers

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Highland Springs is a beautiful 89-acre continuing care retirement community in North Dallas, Texas. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Highland Springs helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.