Sous Chef - Lead Culinary Team & Dining Excellence

The Villages of Indiana; Town of Avon (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSail Investment Group is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in managing the culinary and dining department across our senior living communities. The role focuses on leadership, staff supervision, menu development, and ensuring high-quality food presentation and taste for residents.

You will help hire, coach, and evaluate culinary staff, oversee operations, and manage daily kitchen activities, especially during emergencies or rush periods, to consistently deliver outstanding

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

Leadership Abilities

Time Management

Culinary Knowledge

Job description

CommonSail Investment Group is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in managing the culinary and dining department across our senior living communities. The role focuses on leadership, staff supervision, menu development, and ensuring high-quality food presentation and taste for residents.

You will help hire, coach, and evaluate culinary staff, oversee operations, and manage daily kitchen activities, especially during emergencies or rush periods, to consistently deliver outstanding