Executive Sous Chef - Interim

This interim Executive Sous Chef position is with Belmont Village Senior Living Corporate in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The role operates in a luxury senior living community that provides Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. It involves direct collaboration with the Chef Manager, front-of-house, and back-of-house teams in a state-of-the-art kitchen and restaurant-style dining room, with support from regional and corporate teams and a requirement for a flexible schedule based on dining program needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food service operations and staff scheduling in the absence of the Chef Manager to maintain compliance, quality, and productivity.
• Ensure consistency with standardized recipes and company guidelines while planning menus for special events.
• Complete weekly food orders, prepare meals as required, and create daily production schedules.
• Train staff on safety protocols, food handling procedures, and kitchen cleanliness standards while applying policies consistently.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, coaching, training, scheduling, and task delegation for culinary team members.
• Coordinate with community leadership, regional teams, and corporate support to meet organizational objectives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of cooking experience with progressive responsibility in a restaurant, hotel, or high-volume environment.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience.
• College, technical school, or training in food management or culinary arts preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written English.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as required by the dining program.
• Demonstrated use of MS Office and POS systems in a work setting.