Sous Chef - Lead High-End Kitchen & Elite Training

Vi Living; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

PTO from day one

401k with match

Maternity/Paternity leave

Training & development

Tuition reimbursement

Luxury work environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Vi Living in Palo Alto is hiring a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef across all kitchen operations. You will supervise line cooks and kitchen staff while delivering a superior food offering for residents and guests.

The role requires 5 years of high-end culinary experience with supervision, plus strong training skills and knowledge of cost controls. Health & sanitation certification and CPR/First Aid may be required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of high-end restaurant, club, hotel, or retirement community experience with kitchen supervision and training skills.
• Experience in garde manger, baking, sauces, and all methods of preparation for hot and cold foods.
• POS system experience preferred.
• Current health and sanitation certification.
• Driver's license if applicable.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required or willing to obtain.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Culinary Arts degree is a plus.
• Knowledge of ordering procedures and food and labor cost controls.
• Strong process orientation and professionalism.
• Effective communication and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in all kitchen areas.
• Supervise line cooks and kitchen attendants.
• Ensure a superior food offering.

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Food preparation

Team communication

Education

Culinary Arts degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Vi Living in Palo Alto is hiring a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef across all kitchen operations. You will supervise line cooks and kitchen staff while delivering a superior food offering for residents and guests.

The role requires 5 years of high-end culinary experience with supervision, plus strong training skills and knowledge of cost controls. Health & sanitation certification and CPR/First Aid may be required.