Sous Chef - Back of House Leader

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 isn’t just something we say — it’s 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 You’ll 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 We’re 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

We’re 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 you’re passionate about food, committed to excellence, and ready to lead with kindness — we’d love to meet you.

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

🌟 What We’re 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

We’re looking for someone who believes that how we serve matters just as much as what we serve.

Salary : $22 - $24