Sous Chef

About the role

RiverWoods Manchester is looking for a talented Sous Chef to join our exceptional culinary team — and this is a role where your passion for great food meets a healthier work‑life balance. If you’re tired of late nights, inconsistent schedules, and the grind of restaurant hours, this is your chance to step into a culinary environment that still delivers excitement, creativity, and high‑end execution — without sacrificing your personal time. At RiverWoods Manchester, our food philosophy centers on scratch cooking, fresh, high‑quality ingredients, and delivering a dining experience that rivals a 4‑ or 5‑star hotel. As a Sous Chef, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, influence menu development, and bring your creativity to new recipes, events, and seasonal offerings.

Why chefs love working here:

• No late nights — enjoy daylight hours and predictable schedules
• A supportive team‑driven environment where your ideas matter
• The chance to work in a high‑end culinary program without the chaos of restaurant life
• Real opportunities for professional growth and leadership

This is a unique opportunity for the right individual to elevate their culinary career while gaining the balance and stability that most kitchens can’t offer.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Insurance within 30 days of starting work
• 403(b) Retirement plan with a company match
• Earned Time off, starting at 15 days
• 6 Paid Holidays, 4 Personal Days
• Wellness Programs
• Get paid daily! We've partnered with DailyPay, so you can work today and get paid tomorrow.
• On-site fitness opportunities
• Employee meal program
• Education assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Chef, the Sous Chef performs the following functions:

• Plan, forecast, communicate and oversee food preparation and timing to ensure a la minute production to the plate and meal of service.
• Be present, active and engaged in directing and supporting the preparation and service of meals at the assigned meal period.
• Plan and conduct a daily production meeting for each shift with all production team members, to review menus, production amounts, techniques and procedures.
• Plan and provide on-the-job culinary training for all production and utility personnel.
• Provide input to menu development.
• Participate in our newly founded resident run Dining Committee.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three (3) years as a sous chef, line cook in a hotel, restaurant, hospital or school is preferred.
• ServSafe Certification

About the company

RiverWoods Group: Northern New England’s Largest Family of CCRCs. Three Communities, One Philosophy: Providing Community and Peace of Mind. Since 1994, every day we honor our founding premise: we are here to make things better. Everyone who works here, who serves on our board, who comes to live at one of our communities is connected to this concept. We are about making things better for people, every day. We believe that growing older should enhance, not diminish, the opportunity for a productive and rewarding life.