Dynamic Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menu & Team

The St. Joe Company; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Joe Company is seeking a Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen environment in Panama City, FL. The role involves planning and directing food preparation while supervising staff and assisting the Executive Chef with menu planning, inventory, and supply management.

You will ensure safety and sanitation standards, consistency in portioning, and timely, high-quality plating. Strong leadership and communication are essential to maintain morale and efficiency in a busy culinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Science, Culinary Arts, or relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in food and beverage operations is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate in basic English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food to specifications before and during operations, ensuring freshness, quality, and proper portioning.
• Properly measures and portions all food items, complying with all portion sizes, quality standards, department policies.
• Utilizes kitchen equipment safely and efficiently (knives, slicers, whips, pots, pans, warmers, steamers, grills, ovens).
• Ensures proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.
• Packages all products to proper specifications.
• Performs opening, closing, and side work duties as per guidelines.
• Keeps workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and stocked.
• Sets up and operates kitchen equipment.
• Manages waste control and records spoilage.
• Oversees kitchen activities, production, and training of staff.
• Ensures efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production.
• Supervises cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensures high quality food presentation and timely preparation.
• Serves as Executive Chef in absence of the Executive Chef.
• Enforces standards of food quality, recipes, and presentation.
• Resolves issues and maintains positive professional attitude with staff and guests.
• Orders supplies to stock inventory; maintains morale in the culinary team.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Stamina under pressure

Microsoft Office

Inventory knowledge

Cooking knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Science, Culinary Arts, or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The St. Joe Company is seeking a Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen environment in Panama City, FL. The role involves planning and directing food preparation while supervising staff and assisting the Executive Chef with menu planning, inventory, and supply management.

You will ensure safety and sanitation standards, consistency in portioning, and timely, high-quality plating. Strong leadership and communication are essential to maintain morale and efficiency in a busy culinary team.