Dynamic Sous Chef & Kitchen Leader

FirstService Residential; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstService Residential is seeking a Sous Chef to plan and direct food preparation in our kitchen, supervising staff and assisting the Executive Chef with menu planning, inventory and supplies. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, quick decision-making during service, and staff scheduling.

Responsibilities include preparing and portioning food, maintaining temperatures, and ensuring quality of all menu items while managing equipment and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of formal culinary/quantity foodservice management training or commensurate experience.
• Minimum two years of culinary preparation experience.
• Minimum two years of culinary management experience in a high-volume operation.
• If required by local regulations, must have or obtain a food workers card.
• Experience in a computer network environment utilizing Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs food preparation in a kitchen.
• Supervises kitchen staff and schedules.
• Assists Executive Chef with menu planning, inventory and supplies management.
• Ensures safety and sanitation compliance.
• Operates kitchen equipment and maintains cleanliness and stock.

Skills

Culinary management

Culinary preparation

Staff supervision

Food safety

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

MS Office suite

Job description

FirstService Residential is seeking a Sous Chef to plan and direct food preparation in our kitchen, supervising staff and assisting the Executive Chef with menu planning, inventory and supplies. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, quick decision-making during service, and staff scheduling.

Responsibilities include preparing and portioning food, maintaining temperatures, and ensuring quality of all menu items while managing equipment and cleanliness.