Executive Sous Chef – Luxury Resort Kitchen Lead

Opal Sands Resort; Clearwater Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Short Term Disability

Stay on bonus opportunity after 6 mm

Bus/Jolly Trolley Passes

Free Associate Parking

Free Meal for every shift worked

Employer-Provided Uniforms

25% Discount on Resort Outlets

Hotel Discounts with OPL

Friends and Family Discount at Opal S

Job summary

Opal Sands Resort is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team and elevate guest dining experiences. You will oversee staff, maintain safety standards, and collaborate with procurement and culinary leadership to deliver high-quality food and beverage service.

Ideal candidates bring an associate degree or substantial executive kitchen experience in luxury hotels, solid sanitation training, and strong communication skills to drive exceptional guest service while managing schedules

Qualifications

• Associates Degree; or 2-3 years related experience and/or training; or 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a luxury hotel or similar setting.
• Must have Food Safety and Sanitation Training.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and health codes.
• Strong communication and computational skills required.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 75 pounds and perform tasks.
• Adaptability to a customer-focused environment.
• Ability to handle stress, communicate effectively, and accept feedback.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations to ensure high-quality food and service.
• Supervise preparation, portions, recipes, and testing of samples; assist budgeting.
• Maintain cooking standards and test new products and methods.
• Develop new cooking methods and stay current with industry trends.
• Assist in interviewing and hiring; help schedule work and training.
• Assist with inventories, forecast budgets, and payroll reporting.
• Ensure safe work practices and inspect meats,Fish, produce upon receipt.
• Assist line cooks during peak hours.

Skills

Communication

Computational skills

Guest service

Adaptability

Stamina

Education

Associates Degree; or 2-3 years related experience and/or training; or 5 years of Executive Chef experience in luxury hotel setting

Job description

Opal Sands Resort is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team and elevate guest dining experiences. You will oversee staff, maintain safety standards, and collaborate with procurement and culinary leadership to deliver high-quality food and beverage service.

Ideal candidates bring an associate degree or substantial executive kitchen experience in luxury hotels, solid sanitation training, and strong communication skills to drive exceptional guest service while managing schedules