Sous Chef

Job Description
Job Description
Byron Manor Senior Living | Byron Center, Michigan
Be the chef's right hand. Lead the kitchen. Raise the standard.
At Byron Manor Senior Living , a Cardinal Senior Living community, we're looking for a Sous Chef who knows how to cook, lead, organize a kitchen, and make sure every plate leaving the line meets the standard.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll work alongside the Executive Chef, help lead daily kitchen operations, support menu creation and special events, develop the culinary team, and take command of the kitchen when the Executive Chef is away.
For our residents, meals are more than food. They're routine, connection, comfort, and something to look forward to.
We want someone who takes that seriously.
You'll probably love this role if you like to:
* Cook and lead at the same time
* Be the person others can count on when things get busy
* Make sure every plate looks, tastes, and feels right
* Help create menus, daily features, holiday meals, and special events
* Coach kitchen employees and help them get better
* Bring organization and consistency to production
* Solve problems instead of working around them
* Jump in wherever the kitchen needs you
* Take pride in creating an experience, not just completing meal service
What You'll Own
As Sous Chef, you'll help keep the culinary operation moving every day.
You'll:
* Support all aspects of daily kitchen operations
* Direct the kitchen when the Executive Chef is unavailable
* Ensure food meets expectations for quality, presentation, portioning, and temperature
* Assist with menu creation, planning, costing, and execution
* Support daily features, holidays, catered events, and special functions
* Assist with food orders, production schedules, records, and kitchen documentation
* Train and support culinary team members
* Maintain high standards for cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety
* Identify operational problems and help develop solutions
* Work alongside the team to deliver a consistently strong resident dining experience
This is not a role where leadership means standing on the sidelines.
We want someone willing to get on the line, help the team execute, and lead by example.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone with real kitchen experience who is ready for more responsibility.
Ideally, you bring:
* Professional culinary or high-volume food service experience
* Knowledge of kitchen safety, sanitation, and food handling practices
* Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment
* Strong organization and communication skills
* The ability to work quickly without sacrificing quality
* Leadership potential and the confidence to direct a kitchen
* A team-first mentality
* The physical ability to remain active throughout the shift and lift up to 50 pounds
Culinary education and previous supervisory experience are preferred. Healthcare or senior living culinary experience is a plus, but not required.
Why Byron Manor?
At Cardinal Senior Living, our mission is to provide dignity, safety and care to our elderly residents.
Dining is one of the most important experiences we provide every day.
The Sous Chef has the opportunity to influence the food, the kitchen culture, the team, and ultimately the experience our residents and families have around the table.
If you're ready to move beyond simply working the line and want an opportunity to cook, lead, learn, and help build a stronger culinary operation , we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and help us raise the standard for dining at Byron Manor Senior Living.