Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

Overview Location: Highland Springs by Erickson Senior Living Are you an experienced Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager with a strong culinary background and a commitment to teamwork and leadership? If so, join our team and play a key role in our innovative Signature Dining Programs, which include à la minute cooking and chef‑inspired creations. Enjoy the hospitality industry without the late‑night hours. Our restaurants are open only for lunch and dinner service, with the last reservation seated at 7:00 PM, allowing our team members to enjoy more predictable schedules and time outside of work. Highland Springs is a beautiful 89‑acre continuing care retirement community in North Dallas, Texas. Responsibilities Supervises the scheduling, training, and discipline of all culinary and utility staff. Oversees all culinary functions in the Chef’s absence, including staffing, food production, utility management, and kitchen sanitation. Manages daily kitchen production and food preparation to ensure timely service of resident meals. Directs the preparation and service of all menu items, including adherence to recipes, proper food handling, food safety, quality, dietary restrictions, and production forecasts. Oversees the organization and sanitation of dining rooms, kitchen, storage areas, and loading dock. Qualifications Minimum of 3 years full‑service experience required. Minimum of 6 months supervisory and coaching experience required. Must be able to work some weekends and holidays. Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to work in extreme temperatures, including hot kitchen, refrigerators and freezers. Compensation Starting at $60,000 plus eligibility for up to 8% bonus annually. Benefits Quality of life – most of our restaurant's team members are out before 9 pm. Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options. PTO plans, company‑paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law. Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age. 30% discount on food and drinks at on‑site dining venues, plus additional healthy‑choice meal options at discounted prices. Growth opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones! Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones. EEO Statement Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr