CAVU Golf Club Sous Chef

BENCHMARK; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a Sous Chef for CAVU Golf Club to support the Executive Chef in daily culinary operations and to lead the kitchen team in a high‑end private club environment.

The role focuses on menu development, food quality, and guest experiences, with leadership responsibilities across the kitchen and events. A culinary degree or equivalent is preferred, with at least three years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of progressive culinary experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in private clubs, luxury resorts, or upscale restaurants preferred.
• Ability to lead, develop, and hold culinary team members accountable.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Understanding of food cost, inventory, scheduling, and labor management.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef with menu development, food prep, presentation and execution for à la carte dining, member events and special functions.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, portioning and adherence to established culinary standards.
• Lead daily kitchen operations and service execution.
• Support themed dinners wine events tournaments holiday programming and other member dining experiences.
• Maintain awareness of member preferences and assist in continually improving the Club's culinary offerings.
• Directly supervise, schedule, train, coach and develop culinary team members.
• Assign work establish daily priorities and ensure appropriate staffing and deployment throughout the kitchen.
• Monitor employee performance provide ongoing feedback and hold team members accountable to established standards.
• Participate in interviewing hiring performance evaluations disciplinary actions and other personnel decisions in partnership with the Executive Chef.
• Foster a professional respectful and team‑oriented kitchen culture.
• Assume responsibility for the culinary operation and team in the Executive Chef's absence.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Staff supervision

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands‑on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long‑term partnerships. At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact. Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About our property:

What you will have an opportunity to do:

The Sous Chef is a key member of the culinary leadership team and is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in the daily management and execution of all culinary operations at CAVU Golf Club.

This position provides direct leadership to the culinary team, oversees kitchen operations and service execution, and helps ensure consistently exceptional food quality and member experiences.

The Sous Chef serves as the leader of the culinary operation in the Executive Chef's absence and is expected to demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, accountability, and a commitment to the Club's standards of excellence.

Key Responsibilities Culinary Operations & Member Experience

• Assist the Executive Chef with menu development, food preparation, presentation and execution for à la carte dining, member events and special functions.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, portioning and adherence to established culinary standards.
• Lead daily kitchen operations and service execution including preparation, production and coordination of culinary team members.
• Support themed dinners wine events tournaments holiday programming and other member dining experiences.
• Maintain awareness of member preferences and assist in continually improving the Club's culinary offerings.

Leadership & Team Management

• Directly supervise, schedule, train, coach and develop culinary team members.
• Assign work establish daily priorities and ensure appropriate staffing and deployment throughout the kitchen.
• Monitor employee performance provide ongoing feedback and hold team members accountable to established standards.
• Participate in interviewing hiring performance evaluations disciplinary actions and other personnel decisions in partnership with the Executive Chef.
• Foster a professional respectful and team‑oriented kitchen culture.
• Assume responsibility for the culinary operation and team in the Executive Chef's absence.

Operational & Financial Management

• Assist with food purchasing inventory management receiving and product controls.
• Monitor food production and inventory levels minimize waste and support established food cost objectives.
• Assist with managing culinary labor and scheduling in accordance with operational needs and budget expectations.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety sanitation health and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean organized efficient and professional kitchen environment.
• Identify operational opportunities and recommend improvements to the Executive Chef.

Collaboration

• Work closely with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage leadership to ensure seamless execution of dining and member events.
• Communicate effectively with culinary and service teams before and during service.
• Support Club‑wide initiatives and contribute positively to the Club's leadership culture.
• Demonstrate flexibility and leadership during high‑volume periods special events and changing operational needs.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum of three years of progressive culinary experience including previous supervisory or management responsibility.
• Experience in a private club luxury resort hotel or upscale restaurant environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead develop and hold culinary team members accountable.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation kitchen operations sanitation and food safety standards.
• Understanding of food cost inventory control scheduling and labor management.
• Strong organizational communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead effectively in a fast‑paced service‑oriented environment.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary training preferred.

About CAVU Golf Club

CAVU Golf Club is a premier private club committed to delivering exceptional golf dining hospitality and lifestyle experiences. The Club is dedicated to continuous improvement investment in its facilities and team members and creating memorable experiences for its members and guests. The Sous Chef will have an important leadership role within the Club's culinary program and an opportunity to contribute directly to the quality consistency and continued development of the member dining experience.

Compensation:

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate including but not limited to skill set years & depth of experience certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations. Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States Caribbean and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston The Woodlands Texas and London Pyramid combines global scale with a hands‑on approach focused on exceptional service operational excellence and long‑term partnerships. At Pyramid our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected supported and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders take on meaningful stretch assignments and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties brands and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience you’ll find opportunities to learn develop and make an impact. Our commitment to associates guests owners and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today The Boston Globe and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure Condé Nast Traveler Forbes Travel Guide and U.S. News & World Report these recognitions reflect the culture service excellence and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.