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.

Qualifications

🌟 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.