Banquet & Restaurant Sous Chef — Culinary Lead for Events

LBA Hospitality; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LBA Hospitality is seeking a skilled F&B Sous Chef/Banquet Events Chef to lead culinary operations across Castillo Restaurant, Room Service, Craft Cocktail Bar + Kitchen, Starbucks Café and banquet events. The role focuses on high-quality menu execution, cost control, and staff leadership to uphold our standards.

The position requires strong kitchen management, adherence to food safety guidelines, and collaboration with Catering Sales and service teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Florida HACCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a memorable guest experience by resolving complaints in a timely manner.
• Oversee kitchen operations and staff performance to meet quality standards.
• Develop menus, monitor food costs and labor to maintain budgets.
• Maintain sanitation, HACCP compliance and proper equipment upkeep.
• Coordinate catering and banquet events with the Catering Sales team.
• Prepare weekly work schedules and adjust for forecasted demand.
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and storage of food items.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Sanitation standards

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

High School diploma

ServSafe Certification

Florida HACCP certification

Tools

Alto-Shaam oven systems

Job description

LBA Hospitality is seeking a skilled F&B Sous Chef/Banquet Events Chef to lead culinary operations across Castillo Restaurant, Room Service, Craft Cocktail Bar + Kitchen, Starbucks Café and banquet events. The role focuses on high-quality menu execution, cost control, and staff leadership to uphold our standards.

The position requires strong kitchen management, adherence to food safety guidelines, and collaboration with Catering Sales and service teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.