Sous Chef

Amavida is an award-winning, 32-acre, resort-style senior living community located in Fort Myers, Florida, adjacent to the prestigious 279-acre regional Lakes Park. This vibrant community offers residents maintenance-free villas, apartments, and suites, all designed to provide peace of mind and a truly carefree lifestyle. Amavida features exceptional amenities, including multiple pools, various restaurants, lounges, outdoor dining areas, pickleball and tennis courts, an art studio, a library, and a theater. Residents enjoy an active, engaging, and meaningful lifestyle with access to Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services. On-site, professionally staffed Wellness Centers ensure that healthcare support is conveniently available, allowing residents to live confidently as their needs evolve.

As one of the leading senior living communities in the region, Amavida emphasizes not only providing high-quality life experiences for its residents but also creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for its staff. When you work at Amavida, you have the unique opportunity to be part of an extraordinary company that invests in the future of senior living by investing in the growth and careers of its employees. Working here means being part of an inspiring environment where you don’t simply have a job but contribute to an extraordinary life.

The current opportunity is for a hospitality-focused Sous Chef to join the Amavida culinary team. This full-time role is central to maintaining and elevating the community’s high standards of food preparation and service. The Sous Chef acts as a key leader in the kitchen, responsible for proper preparation of the planned menus especially in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef, and assists in supervising all kitchen employees to ensure smooth operations. This position plays a crucial role in upholding the quality, appearance, and presentation of dishes served to residents, and ensures compliance with both regulatory nutritional and dietary requirements.

Working as a Sous Chef at Amavida provides an exciting opportunity to apply your culinary skills in a senior living context, where you can make a real difference in residents' daily lives through exceptional food and service. The role requires exemplary organizational skills, leadership, and a strong commitment to maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards. You will collaborate closely with the culinary leadership team and kitchen staff, contributing to continuous improvement efforts and operational excellence. Amavida values candidates who are enthusiastic, compassionate, and passionate about hospitality, eager to contribute to a positive and enriched senior engagement experience through food.

This position offers a competitive starting salary of $55,000 annually and includes comprehensive benefits such as paid time off and health coverage, supporting both your professional growth and personal well-being. If you are driven by meaningful work and ready to join a community dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors, Amavida is ready to welcome you to their team. This opportunity is ideal for culinary professionals with restaurant or senior living experience who seek to take the next step in their careers within an award-winning, supportive, and caring environment.