Executive Sous Chef

Olde Naples Hotel; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Free Associate Parking

Free Meal for every shift worked

25% Discount in Resort Outlets

Hotel Discounts with OPAL

Friends and Family Discount

Job summary

Olde Naples Hotel in Naples, FL is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team. You will oversee line cooks and banquet preparation, ensuring high quality and efficient service.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive culinary experience, and commitment to sanitation and safety. This position offers competitive pay and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience as a Sous Chef or higher.
• Must be able to work long hours, weekends, evenings and holidays.
• High standard of cleanliness and understanding of food safety practices.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication including emails.
• Culinary school preferred but not required.
• Culinary administrative experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and executes hot food for restaurant.
• Sets up and executes breakfast hot food for banquet events.
• Responsible for managing all line cooks, production cooks, breakfast buffet attendants and stewards.
• Training and mentoring of all hourly associates.
• Addressing kitchen-related problems and incidents promptly.
• Completes opening, daily, and weekly checklists when necessary.
• Understands health codes and follows SOPs.
• Upholds health and safety standards with high sanitation.
• Works as a team for banquets and buffets with a can-do attitude.
• Collaborates with culinary management on product, multitasking, and speed.

Skills

Team leadership

Banquet coordination

Culinary excellence

High sanitation standards

Communication skills

Mentoring hourly staff

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

We are looking to add an Executive Sous Chef to our team. This is a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that believes our team members are our most important resource and therefore take great pride in selecting individuals that help us to achieve our companys mission. Pay range varies and is based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Free Associate Parking
• Free Meal for every shift worked
• 25% Discount in Resort Outlets
• Hotel Discounts with OPAL
• Friends and Family Discount

Responsibilities:

• Sets up and execute hot food for restaurant
• Sets up and execute breakfast hot food for banquet events
• Responsible for managing all line cooks, production cooks, breakfast buffet attendants and stewards
• Is responsible for training and mentoring all hourly associates
• Addressing all kitchen-related problems and incidences in a timely and effective manner
• Completes all opening, daily, and weekly checklists when necessary
• Understands state health codes and follows all company standard operating procedures
• Ensuring all health and safety standards are upheld by enforcing high sanitation standards
• Works as a team for all banquets and buffets with a can do attitude
• Works with all of culinary management team to help take care of product, multi-tasking as well as the ability to work fast and efficiently
• Is responsible for daily vendor orders while keeping coolers and store rooms organized
• Is responsible for setting up, maintaining operations, breaking down hot and cold stations
• Planning and preparing special occasion menus including holiday brunches and buffets
• Developing unique and visually appealing plating designs for new dishes

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED a plus but not required
• 3 -5 Years Experience as a Sous Chef or Above
• Must be able to work long hours, weekends, evenings and holidays
• Must have a high standard of cleanliness and understanding of food safety practices
• Must be clear and concise with verbal and written communication including emails
• Must understand all kitchen equipment and communicate issues with the engineering department
• Culinary School Preferred but not required
• Culinary Administrative Experience Preferred but not required

The company also conducts post-offer employment verification, motor vehicle, and criminal background checks.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.