Executive Sous Chef - Interim

Executive Sous Chef - Interim

At Belmont Village Senior Living you'll find a unique balance of innovative, research-based programming with best-in-class care and resident-centered living. Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and award-winning Memory Care, we offer a vibrant and intellectually rich community where seniors can thrive as they age, actively shaped by employees, residents and neighbors.

As the Executive Sous Chef, you will be hands-on with meal preparation as needed, working closely with the Chef Manager, front of house and back of house teams to ensure the hospitality oriented dining program consistently exceeds resident and guest expectations. You will assist with selection, training and growing culinary talent within our state-of-the-art kitchen and develop lasting relationships with residents and guests in our restaurant style dining room. Supported by our experienced Regional and Corporate teams, you'll help cultivate a culture of collaboration and excellence in dining and hospitality. If you have relevant experience and a passion for learning, leading, and inspiring others, we'd love to connect with you!

Your Typical Responsibilities

• Oversee food service compliance in the absence of the Chef Manager while ensuring exceptional quality and productivity by effectively scheduling and coordinating kitchen staff operations.
• Ensure recipe consistency and adherence to company standards while showcasing culinary creativity for special event menu planning as needed.
• Drive resident and guest satisfaction through clear communication, superior meal preparation, and outstanding dining service.
• Complete weekly food orders, prepare meals daily as needed, and prepare production schedules
• Build a positive workplace culture by training employees in safety protocols, food handling, and kitchen cleanliness, while applying company policies fairly and consistently.
• Collaborate with community leadership, regional teams, and corporate support to align with organizational goals.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, coaching, training, staff scheduling and task delegation.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• College, technical school and/or training in Food Management or Culinary Arts preferred
• Minimum 2 years cooking experience with progressive responsibility in a restaurant, hotel or high volume cooking environment.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory and leadership experience
• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English
• Ability to work flexible schedule as the needs of the dining program require
• Demonstrated successful use of technology in the workplace including MS Office and POS
• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community

Please note that the above Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Belmont Village Senior Living owns, manages, and operates luxury senior living communities across the United States and in Mexico City, Mexico. Our diverse teams are composed of servant leaders who thrive in hands-on, fast-paced, and physically active roles. Our most successful team members are deeply committed to serving seniors and align closely with our core values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Dignity, Integrity, Ownership, and Learning. With a strong strategic development plan in place, Belmont Village is proud to provide a wide range of opportunities for internal growth and career advancement.

Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.