Executive Sous Chef

Willow Valley Communities • Pequea Township, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Willow Valley Communities is hiring an Executive Sous Chef for its Lakes Campus in Willow Street, Pennsylvania. The Executive Sous Chef serves as the Chef’s right hand and helps lead daily kitchen operations and a high-quality dining program in a life plan community. The role focuses on creating exceptional dining experiences for Residents, mentoring kitchen Team Members, and supporting culinary excellence.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, at $25.00 per hour. Listed schedules are 10:00 AM–6:30 PM or 11:00 AM–close. The Executive Sous Chef supervises a team of 6–15 kitchen Team Members and participates in hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management. This role also supports catering events and special dining experiences and engages directly with Residents to address feedback and satisfaction.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or a related field.
• At least 4 years of culinary experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience with food and labor cost control.
• Experience with menu development and production planning.
• Experience with team leadership and training.
• Passion for hospitality and service excellence.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• P&L accountability experience.
• Experience in contract dining environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of kitchen professionals.
• Oversee food production, inventory, ordering, and cost control.
• Ensure the quality, consistency, and presentation of meals.
• Develop and refine menus and recipes in collaboration with leadership.
• Manage staffing schedules while balancing business needs and team wellbeing.
• Support and lead catering events and special dining experiences.
• Maintain HACCP food safety and sanitation standards.
• Engage directly with Residents to ensure satisfaction and address feedback.
• Train Team Members and uphold Willow Valley’s culinary standards.
• Supervise 6–15 kitchen Team Members.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• On-site fitness center, spa, cafés, and swimming pools.
• Supportive, mission-driven team culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree