Enzo Sous Chef

Mainsail Lodging & Development; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Mainsail Lodging & Development seeks an energetic Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations in our Tampa-area hospitality group. You will supervise kitchen staff, uphold food quality and standards, and contribute to menu execution and development.

In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll collaborate with the Executive Chef to maintain consistency and efficiency across all service periods, ensuring guest satisfaction and smooth kitchen workflow.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Ability to supervise and mentor kitchen staff on the line.
• Support menu execution, development, and plating standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations and lead hands-on in the kitchen.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and adherence to standards.
• Assist in menu execution and development; support Executive Chef as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen supervision

Menu development

Food quality

Operational standards

Job description

We're looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let's see if we're a fit. We hope so.

About ITL Group ITL Group is a hospitality company rooted in chef-driven concepts, thoughtful beverage programs, and genuine guest connection. Our restaurants combine culinary excellence with polished, welcoming service to create memorable dining experiences. Founded in the Town at Trilith, ITL Group operates within a creative, community-focused environment adjacent to Trilith Studios. ITL Group is committed to professionalism, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement across all operations.

The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in the leadership, coordination, and execution of daily culinary operations. This role assists in supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and consistency, maintaining operational standards, and supporting menu execution and development. The Sous Chef serves as a hands‑on leader in the kitchen and assumes responsibility for culinary operations in the absence of the Executive Chef.

At ITL Group, leadership is defined not just by results, but by how those results are achieved. All managers and chefs are expected to embody the following qualities, ensuring alignment with our values of hospitality first, integrity and respect, consistency, growth, teamwork.

• Ownership & Accountability Takes full responsibility for results-financial, operational, and cultural Holds self and team accountable to standards without exception Addresses issues directly, promptly, and professionally Follows through on commitments and communicates outcomes
• Leadership Through Example Sets the tone for professionalism, work ethic, and integrity Demonstrates standards in real time - on the floor and in the kitchen Maintains composure under pressure and leads with confidence Models the behavior expected from the team
• Emotional Intelligence & Self-Awareness Seeks to understand before reacting Accepts feedback openly and adjusts behavior when needed Recognizes that team perception matters and actively works to improve it Communicates with clarity, respect, and intention
• Adaptability & Problem Solving Stays solution-oriented in high-pressure situations Adjusts approach based on business needs and guest flow Anticipates challenges and acts proactively Embraces change and leads others through it
• Collaboration Between FOH & BOH Leadership Works as a unified leadership team-no silos Aligns on expectations for service, pacing, and execution Supports each other’s teams to achieve shared goals Resolves conflicts professionally and privately
• Collaboration Between FOH & BOH Leadership Works as a unified leadership team-no silos Aligns on expectations for service, pacing, and execution Supports each other’s teams to achieve shared goals Resolves conflicts professionally and privately

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

Mainsail Lodging & Development is an award‑winning, Tampa, Florida‑based company specializing in hotel, furnished housing, and resort property management and development, marketing and sales. An established company with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Mainsail prides itself in finding unique lodging opportunities with a purpose and applying its passion and expertise to each project. Find your dream career within an impressive portfolio of top‑branded properties throughout the southeastern United States and Caribbean. Each Mainsail property inspires guests with a distinct character and meticulously crafted, sophisticated style, from a private island resort, and urban culinary showplaces, to waterfront marvels, boutique southern hotels, and a historic jazz era icon. Stay Sojo, Mainsail’s newest brand, provides short‑term furnished living options across the country, while Mainsail Vacation Rentals manages a collection of private, luxury vacation homes in Florida.

A bright future with stellar benefits awaits! We have a comprehensive and competitive benefits program:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• HSA & Flexible Spending Account
• Basic Life & Disability Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off & Volunteer Time Off
• Holiday Pay & Bereavement Leave
• Growth & Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Discounts for hotel team members through Marriott Explore Program
• FREE meal (full-service hotel team members only)