About this role

Sous Chef – Back of House Lead (Leadership Development Track)

Department: Culinary Services
Reports To: Dining Services Director
Location: Spring Gardens of Draper
Position Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $22–$24 per hour (depending on experience)

🌿 Where Kindness Counts — Even in the Kitchen

At Spring Gardens of Draper, kindness isnt just something we say — its how we lead, how we serve, and how we cook.

Every plate we serve is an opportunity to care for our residents. Every interaction with a teammate is a chance to lead with respect. In our kitchen, excellence and kindness go hand in hand.

We are seeking a passionate, high-energy, growth-minded Sous Chef to serve as our Back of House Lead — someone who loves food, loves people, and is ready to grow into senior culinary leadership.

This is more than a job. This is a leadership pathway.

🔥 What Youll Do

Culinary Excellence

- Execute high-quality, restaurant-level cuisine in a senior living environment

- Ensure consistency in flavor, presentation, and portion control

- Oversee daily production, prep, and service execution

- Uphold strict sanitation, food safety, and regulatory standards

- Prepare meals with care, professionalism, and kindness

Resident & Customer Focus

- Prioritize the dining experience of every resident

- Respond to feedback with urgency and professionalism

- Partner with front-of-house team members to deliver exceptional service

- Support special events, themed meals, and resident engagement opportunities

Back of House Leadership

- Supervise, guide, and develop culinary team members

- Lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Dining Services Director

- Support onboarding, training, and performance coaching

- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and kindness

- Model professionalism and positive communication

Operational Management

- Assist with scheduling and labor oversight

- Support ordering, inventory control, and cost management

- Monitor food cost, waste reduction, and operational efficiency

- Maintain organized production and storage systems

- Participate in financial and operational leadership training

Leadership Development Track

- Engage in structured mentorship with the Dining Services Director

- Learn full kitchen management responsibilities including:

Compliance and regulatory oversight

- Staffing strategy and team development

- Budgeting and financial performance

- Operational planning

- Demonstrate initiative, ownership, and readiness for advancement

🌟 What Were Looking For

- Minimum of 3 years of professional culinary experience (upscale dining preferred)

- Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

- Senior living experience highly recommended (not required)

- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards

- ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)

- Customer service–focused and resident-centered mindset

- People-focused leadership style

- Excellent communication and organizational skills

- Highly coachable with a growth mindset

- Passion for hospitality, excellence, and serving others

Were looking for someone who believes that how we serve matters just as much as what we serve.

💙 Why Spring Gardens of Draper?

Because here, kindness counts — with our residents and with our team.

We offer:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

- 401(k) after one year

- Free gym membership

- Competitive pay ($22–$24/hour DOE)

- Leadership development and advancement opportunities

- A culture built on respect, growth, and teamwork

If youre passionate about food, committed to excellence, and ready to lead with kindness — wed love to meet you.

Come cook with purpose. Lead with heart. Grow with us.

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