Executive Sous Chef

Opal Corporate Office • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Opal Collection is hiring an accomplished and passionate Executive Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. The role supports the overall direction of kitchen operations while ensuring exceptional food quality, operational consistency, and outstanding guest experiences. Working closely with the Executive Chef and culinary management team, the Executive Sous Chef will lead culinary associates, oversee daily execution, and help deliver dining experiences across restaurant, banquet, and resort operations. The role requires willingness to relocate to Naples, Clearwater, and/or Sarasota.

Requirements

• Previous culinary experience, particularly in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Strong commitment to food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and culinary standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and motivate culinary associates.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional email correspondence.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and ability to identify concerns and communicate maintenance needs to the Engineering department.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining composure and efficiency in a fast-paced culinary environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as operationally required.
• Willingness to relocate to Naples, Clearwater, and/or Sarasota.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
• A positive, collaborative leadership style and a genuine passion for culinary excellence and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Direct restaurant kitchen execution, ensuring the quality, consistency, and presentation of hot food offerings.
• Oversee preparation and delivery of hot breakfast selections for banquet functions and special events.
• Provide leadership and operational direction to Sous Chefs, line cooks, production cooks, breakfast buffet attendants, and stewarding associates.
• Train, coach, and mentor Sous Chefs and hourly team members to develop culinary talent.
• Identify and promptly resolve challenges and culinary-related issues in kitchen operations.
• Ensure opening procedures, daily operational requirements, and weekly checklists are completed accurately and consistently.
• Maintain compliance with health regulations, food safety requirements, and company operating standards.
• Champion sanitation, cleanliness, and workplace safety in kitchen and food storage areas.
• Partner with banquet and culinary teams to execute buffets, special functions, and events.
• Support management of product utilization, kitchen organization, production priorities, and operational efficiency during high-volume periods.
• Coordinate daily vendor orders and oversee the organization, cleanliness, and maintenance of coolers and storage facilities.
• Supervise preparation, operation, and breakdown of hot and cold food stations.
• Collaborate on specialty menus and culinary experiences for holiday celebrations, seasonal events, brunches, and resort functions.
• Contribute creative plating concepts and innovative presentation techniques.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Complimentary associate parking
• Complimentary meal during each shift worked
• 25% discount at resort outlets
• Opal Collection hotel discounts
• Friends and family discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed