Sous Chef-250 NX
Horseshoe Bay Resort•Saint Pete Beach, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in leading all culinary operations for Sundrop Restaurant and Banquets. This role oversees kitchen execution, food quality, team development, sanitation compliance, inventory management, and daily operations while ensuring consistency and excellence across all meal periods and banquet functions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a high-volume, upscale hospitality environment and is passionate about developing culinary talent while maintaining exceptional food standards.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of culinary leadership experience in a hotel, resort, upscale restaurant, or high-volume dining environment
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards
- Proven ability to lead and motivate culinary teams
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain certification required
Nice To Haves
- Previous Sous Chef experience preferred
- Banquet and catering experience strongly preferred
- Culinary degree preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Assist the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations for Sundrop Restaurant and banquet events
- Lead and supervise culinary team members during service and food preparation
- Ensure all menu items are prepared according to recipe, quality, and presentation standards
- Maintain consistency and execution during breakfast, brunch, dinner, and banquet services
- Assist with menu development, recipe creation, and seasonal offerings
- Monitor food quality, portion control, and waste management
- Support scheduling, training, coaching, and development of culinary team members
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
- Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and product rotation
- Control food costs while maintaining quality and guest satisfaction standards
- Collaborate with restaurant, banquet, and hotel leadership teams to ensure seamless operations
- Participate in hiring, performance management, and team engagement initiatives
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
- Marriott travel discounts worldwide
- Crescent Hotels & Resorts associate benefits
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Dynamic luxury resort environment
- Opportunity to work with a talented culinary and hospitality team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
