Vi Living

Executive Sous Chef

Vi Living$99K — $124K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a high-end restaurant, club, hotel, or senior living kitchen supervision.
  • Experience in advanced cooking techniques including garde manger, baking, and sauces preferred.
  • Familiarity with Point of Sale (POS) systems.
  • High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred; Culinary Arts degree is a plus.
  • Current state health and sanitation certification required.
  • Current CPR and First Aid certifications required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations.
  • Supervise line cooks and kitchen attendants to ensure effective performance.
  • Ensure consistent quality in food offerings.
  • Manage kitchen processes and uphold professional standards.
  • Implement food and labor cost controls and ordering procedures.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork.
  • Engagement in high-quality culinary processes and techniques.
Full Job Description
Vi at Palo Alto is located at 620 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto CA 94304

Responsibilities

Executive Sous Chef

A rare and enviable opportunity exists for a highly accomplished professional to assist our Executive Chef in all areas of the kitchen. The selected candidate will have significant responsibility in supervising line cooks and kitchen attendants, ensuring a superior food offering.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants are required to possess minimum 5 years of experience in a high-end restaurant, club, hotel, or senior living company experience with kitchen supervision and excellent training skills. Experience in advanced cooking: garde manger, baking, sauces, and all methods of preparations and presentations of hot and cold food is preferred. Prior experience using a Point of Sale (POS) system is preferred. High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is preferred. Culinary Arts Degree is a plus. Current state health and sanitation certification is required. Must possess a valid and current driver's license, where applicable. Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required or must be willing and able to become CPR and First Aid certified.

Additional requirements include:

*Current state health and sanitation certification
*Knowledge of ordering procedure (produce, dairy, meat, fish, etc.) and food and labor cost controls
*A strong process orientation and professionalism
*Effective communication and team-building skills
*A high school diploma or GED preferred, Culinary Arts degree is a plus
*Prior experience using a Point of Sale (POS) system

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Pay Range

USD $99,355.05 - USD $124,209.77 /Yr.

About Vi Living

Vi Senior Living is a high-end retirement community developer, owner, and management group based out of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Vi maintains 10 continuing care retirement communities in six states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, and South Carolina. Founded in 1987 by Penny Pritzker, the privately held company houses over 4,000 residents and employs 2,700 workers as of May 2016. Vi Senior Living is a distinct business entity from Hyatt and Global Hyatt Corporation.
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