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Sous Chef

The Cypress of Charlotte is seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations and lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef. This role is ideal for a hands-on culinary professional who values quality, teamwork, hospitality, and excellence in execution.

The Cypress of Charlotte offers a vibrant, resort-style environment where meaningful work meets a strong sense of community. As Charlotte's premier Life Plan Community, nestled on 65 scenic acres in SouthPark, The Cypress blends luxury living with compassionate care. Our team is made up of talented, diverse professionals who are deeply committed to making a positive impact every day. If you're looking for a warm, supportive setting where your contributions are valued and your work truly matters, The Cypress of Charlotte is a place where you can thrive!

We offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• On the Bus Line with discounted bus tickets
• Employee discount program
• Employee appreciation bonuses
• Free employee meals and parking
• Optional Daily Pay Work today, get paid today
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in supervising kitchen staff and coordinating daily assignments.
• Direct kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Ensure all menu items meet quality, presentation, and portion standards.
• Prepare and post production schedules and paperwork.
• Assist with menu planning, food costing, ordering, and inventory.
• Support catered events and special functions.
• Clarifies and organizes all evening paperwork and posts next day's production schedule.
• Informs the Executive Chef of all activities and operational problems, making suggestions for improvement and corrections as needed.
• Assists in daily shift change walk-throughs of kitchen staff.
• Ensures that each plate leaving the kitchen meets high presentation standards, is a quality product and is properly portioned.
• Responsible for the direction of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Assists in maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction for our residents and their guests.
• Maintains appearance, cleanliness and service of facility at or above Health Department standards through routine, daily cleaning procedures.
• Assists in maintaining daily, weekly and monthly statistical information as required.
• Uses time, material and equipment properly to eliminate waste and unnecessary expense.
• Maintains good working relations with employees; illustrates leadership to promote unity of effort, group pride, harmony and teamwork.
• Actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications:

• Must be ServSafe Certified.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic and measurements and conversions.
• Two to three years' experience in a hotel, restaurant, or club with fine dining preferred.
• Culinary education and supervisory background desirable.
• Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet. Health Care experience desirable.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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