Executive Sous Chef - Lead Menu Innovation & Team Growth

Big Mamma US; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Potential Bonuses

Dining Discounts

Job summary

Sous Chef role at Ballyhoo Hospitality FL & Big Mamma Group in Juno Beach, FL is open to join the opening team. You will support the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and driving a consistent culinary philosophy.

Responsibilities include leading culinary staff, developing seasonal menus, managing inventory, and ensuring health, safety, and cost controls are met. A minimum of two years (and typically more) in a similar role is required to thrive here.

Qualifications

• Cultivate a respectful work environment and foster professional development for culinary staff
• Recruit and oversee the training of culinary personnel
• Manage weekly culinary team schedules
• Supervise line staff to ensure efficiency and productivity
• Manage employee performance in line with restaurant policy
• Ensure kitchen health, safety, and hygiene regulations are met
• Contribute to dynamic and seasonal menu development
• Supervise inventory, purchasing, stocking and production
• Maintain and manage kitchen equipment
• Support Executive Chef in managing food and labor costs
• Facilitate communication among kitchen, FOH, and management
• Assist in resolving kitchen-related issues
• Ensure efficient kitchen workflow and service
• 4 years of experience in same or similar position
• Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management, scheduling, managerial and organizational abilities
• Experience in managing inventory and food cost
• Experience in menu development
• Food Handler Certification

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and support the Executive Chef
• Lead and mentor culinary staff to uphold standards
• Manage weekly schedules and staffing levels
• Supervise line cooks to ensure efficiency
• Monitor and control food costs and labor costs
• Develop and refine seasonal menus
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, stocking and production
• Maintain kitchen equipment and safety standards
• Coordinate with front-of-house for smooth service
• Resolve kitchen-related issues and optimize workflow

Skills

Leadership

Staff Training

Scheduling

Staff Supervision

Labor & Food Cost

Menu Development

Food Safety

Inventory Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Sous Chef role at Ballyhoo Hospitality FL & Big Mamma Group in Juno Beach, FL is open to join the opening team. You will support the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations and driving a consistent culinary philosophy.

Responsibilities include leading culinary staff, developing seasonal menus, managing inventory, and ensuring health, safety, and cost controls are met. A minimum of two years (and typically more) in a similar role is required to thrive here.