Sous Chef: Lead Culinary Team, Menu & Quality

StoryPoint; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

StoryPoint, Michigan, is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in overseeing all culinary and dining operations, ensuring high-quality food and service for residents.

The role involves hiring, coaching, and supervising culinary staff, managing menu planning, portion control, and cost controls, and stepping in during emergencies or rush periods to maintain excellence in food and service.

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

Job description

StoryPoint, Michigan, is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in overseeing all culinary and dining operations, ensuring high-quality food and service for residents.

The role involves hiring, coaching, and supervising culinary staff, managing menu planning, portion control, and cost controls, and stepping in during emergencies or rush periods to maintain excellence in food and service.