SOUS CHEF- Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach
About The Position
The Executive Sous Chef is a culinary enthusiast, self-starter, and strategic business leader responsible for supporting and elevating the overall culinary experience at Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach. Reporting directly to the Director of Culinary Operations / Executive Chef, this hands-on leader plays a key role in the execution of resort-wide food operations across multiple outlets, events, and service styles. The role requires a strong passion for delivering excellence, inspiring and developing a high-performing kitchen team, and consistently raising the bar on food quality, presentation, and innovation. This position involves creating memorable dining experiences, crafting new recipes, ensuring smooth daily operations, and upholding the resort’s culinary standards.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of progressive experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef, including successful involvement in opening and operating multiple food outlets.
- A proven track record of leading, training, and motivating diverse kitchen teams while fostering a respectful, high-energy, and collaborative kitchen culture.
- Experience crafting and executing both a la carte and banquet/event menus with consistency, creativity, and attention to detail.
- Flexible and solutions-focused, with the ability to problem solve in a fast-paced, dynamic resort environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to effectively collaborate with team members, leadership, and front-of-house partners.
- A passion for hospitality and delivering memorable guest experiences through exceptional food and presentation.
- Ability to be on your feet for extended periods and navigate a large resort property while managing multiple culinary operations.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with special diets, allergies, and alternative menu accommodations.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the right hand to the Director of Culinary Operations, assisting in oversight of all back-of-house kitchen operations.
- Lead, coach, mentor, and inspire sous chefs, line cooks, and prep teams to achieve consistent excellence in food preparation, safety, and service.
- Create a culture of accountability, teamwork, and culinary pride by modeling professionalism and leading pre-shift meetings, training, and performance check-ins.
- Support recruiting and onboarding of new team members while actively fostering growth and advancement.
- Partner with the Executive Chef to execute creative, brand-aligned menu offerings across all outlets.
- Maintain recipe consistency, portion control, and presentation standards while introducing fresh, seasonal, and on-trend items.
- Assist in the development of specialty menus for events, dietary accommodations, and unique guest experiences.
- Support inventory management, ordering, and vendor relations to ensure product quality and cost efficiency.
- Monitor labor usage, prep lists, and kitchen station productivity to ensure smooth, efficient service at all meal periods.
- Execute strategies to reduce waste, enhance sustainability, and meet department financial targets.
- Uphold the highest standards for food quality, taste, temperature, and presentation across all culinary touchpoints.
- Engage with front-of-house partners to ensure smooth kitchen communication and outstanding guest service.
- Respond to guest feedback and dietary needs with urgency, professionalism, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Stay current on culinary trends, food safety regulations, and industry best practices.
- Bring fresh ideas, techniques, and ingredients to the kitchen through regular tastings and chef collaboration.
- Drive a sense of excitement and innovation in the kitchen while respecting the resort's brand identity and guest expectations.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental Insurance
- 401(k) & 401(k) matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Bereavement Leave
- School Conference Leave
- Free parking options, including an off-site lot with shuttle service to the resort
- Employee Discounts
- Supplemental Insurance options
- Tuition Discount Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
