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Executive Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $48,000.00 - $55,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Employee assistance program
long-term disability insurance
generous PTO
Paid holidays
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Free parking
On-site gym
Olympic size swimming pool
Resident sponsored appreciation bonus
educational scholarships
engaging work environment

Job Description

Brandon Wilde is a premier Life Plan Community located on a scenic 73-acre campus in Evans, GA. Dedicated to enriching the lives of over 350 seniors, Brandon Wilde prides itself on offering a supportive, engaging, and meaningful environment where every team member contributes to exceptional senior living experiences. This establishment values its employees and fosters an extraordinary company culture where investing in the future of senior living equates to investing in the personal and professional growth of its staff. The community does more than just provide jobs—it builds careers and truly makes an impact in the lives of its residents and their families.

We are actively seeking a hospitality-focused Executive Sous Chef to join our dynamic team. This role is integral to the effective operation of our culinary services, ensuring that every meal delivered is not just food but an experience that delights our residents and exceeds expectations. The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, implementing planned menus, and supervising kitchen staff to maintain high standards of food quality and safety. Acting as the second-in-command in the kitchen, this position steps in for the Executive Chef when necessary, ensuring continuity and smooth functioning of kitchen activities.

The role involves assisting with menu planning, costing, and the execution of various menus, such as Seasonal Cycle menus, Special Theme Day menus, and Holiday Buffets. The Executive Sous Chef also plays a vital part in organizing work assignments and maintaining staff schedules while leading ongoing education and performance evaluations to develop kitchen team members. This position demands a passion for hospitality, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence in senior care cuisine. Work in this role offers competitive compensation, with salary ranging between $48,000 and $55,000 annually, alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellness, and career growth. By joining the Brandon Wilde team, you become part of a community that values your contributions and fosters an engaging and fun working environment where your work makes a real difference every day.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • three years of relevant culinary experience in hospitality settings
  • supervisory experience of at least one year
  • certification in ServSafe food safety
  • ability to communicate effectively in English
  • physical ability to perform kitchen duties
  • ability to pass pre-employment screening including background check, drug test, and fitness for duty physical
  • willingness to undergo vaccination status verification if required by the licensed residential care facility

Job Qualifications

  • Three years of experience in a hotel, restaurant, or club with fine dining preferred
  • dining room experience desirable
  • culinary education or two years of college
  • one year of supervisory experience
  • 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
  • ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively and perform simple arithmetic
  • ability to understand measurements and conversions
  • ServSafe certified

Job Duties

  • Assists the kitchen staff in all aspects of service as required
  • responsible for the direction of the department in the absence of the Executive Chef
  • assists the Executive Chef in planning, costing, and executing all menus, including Seasonal Cycle menus, Special Theme Day menus and Holiday Buffets
  • clarifies and organizes all employee work assignments and schedules
  • maintains work schedules for kitchen employees
  • assists with annual performance reviews for all kitchen employees
  • assists in ongoing in-service education programs for employees and assists in the leadership of regular meetings with kitchen staff
  • informs the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage Services of all activities and operational problems, making suggestions for improvement and corrections as needed

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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