Sous Chef Leader - High-End Kitchen, Menu & Team Growth

Friends Homes; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals from select on-site x

Access to employee gyms and indoorpool

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Annual Leave (PAL)

Earned wages access

Employee scholarship opportunities

EAP

Faith-based, mission-driven community

Job summary

Friends Homes is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations at our Life Plan Community. The role focuses on food quality, sanitation, and team performance, guiding production, inventory, and cost controls to support a top-tier dining experience.

You will supervise culinary staff, develop seasonal menus, manage costs, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards, while collaborating with front-of-house to ensure guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory or kitchen management experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a high-end culinary environment.
• Ability to work one-on-one with clients.
• Experience developing and costing menus within budget.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Availability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• ServSafe certification.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Culinary school education is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure efficient workflow.
• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate culinary team members.
• Maintain consistent food quality, taste, and presentation standards.
• Assist in creating seasonal menus and special offerings.
• Monitor food costs, labor costs, and kitchen productivity.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections of food preparation and storage areas.
• Collaborate with front-of-house management to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Address operational challenges and implement continuous improvements.
• Schedule staff and maintain adequate staffing levels.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of kitchen personnel.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Kitchen management

Staff development

Communication

Education

ServSafe certification

Culinary school education (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Friends Homes is seeking a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations at our Life Plan Community. The role focuses on food quality, sanitation, and team performance, guiding production, inventory, and cost controls to support a top-tier dining experience.

You will supervise culinary staff, develop seasonal menus, manage costs, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards, while collaborating with front-of-house to ensure guest satisfaction.