Fine-Dining Junior Sous Chef – Palm Beach

Kamin Science Center; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Luxurious dining environment

Job summary

Kamin Science Center is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join a luxury Palm Beach dining team. The role supports the Sous Chef and Executive Chef with kitchen operations, emphasizing consistency, quality, and flawless execution in a fine-dining setting.

The candidate should bring 2-4 years of professional kitchen experience, preferably in high-end hospitality, along with strong culinary skills and leadership abilities. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is expected in Palm Beach seasonality.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of professional kitchen experience, preferably in fine-dining or luxury hospitality.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong knowledge of classical and modern cooking techniques.
• Proven experience working high-volume, high-quality service.
• Ability to lead, communicate effectively, and remain composed under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail with a passion for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily food preparation, cooking, and service across assigned stations.
• Ensure dishes are consistently executed to fine-dining standards in taste, presentation, and timing.
• Follow all established recipes, portion controls, and plating guidelines.
• Maintain high-level knowledge of menu items, ingredients, techniques, and seasonal offerings.
• Support the Sous Chef with managing day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Help coordinate prep lists, station organization, and service flow to ensure smooth operation.
• Oversee kitchen staff during service when the Sous Chef or Executive Chef is absent.
• Assist with inventory control, ordering, and receiving of products.
• Ensure proper rotation, labeling, and storage of all food items.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and support to line cooks and prep cooks.
• Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented kitchen environment.
• Assist in training new staff on standards, techniques, and safety procedures.
• Lead by example in work ethic, attitude, and execution.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

High-volume service

Attention to detail

Job description

Kamin Science Center is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join a luxury Palm Beach dining team. The role supports the Sous Chef and Executive Chef with kitchen operations, emphasizing consistency, quality, and flawless execution in a fine-dining setting.

The candidate should bring 2-4 years of professional kitchen experience, preferably in high-end hospitality, along with strong culinary skills and leadership abilities. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is expected in Palm Beach seasonality.