Growth-Minded Sous Chef: Lead Buffet & Grill Ops

The Golden Hog; Key Biscayne (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free meal during each shift

Health insurance (medical, dental, & V

401(k) with company match

Toll reimbursement

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Year-end bonus

Job summary

The Golden Hog in Key Biscayne, FL is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our buffet, production, and grill operations. You will guide the kitchen team, uphold culinary standards, and contribute to recipe development, cost control, waste reduction, and operational improvements.

Open availability is required, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role supports expansion goals and offers professional growth opportunities within a stable operation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a high-volume professional kitchen, including leadership roles such as Sous Chef, Kitchen Lead, or Supervisor.
• Strong hands-on experience in food preparation, cooking, plating, and service across buffet, production, and grill areas.
• Proven ability to supervise, train, and support kitchen staff during busy service.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, temperature control, portioning, waste reduction, and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support kitchen employees during daily operations.
• Work with the team in food preparation, cooking, plating, and service.
• Support buffet, production, and grill execution.
• Coordinate stations and assign daily responsibilities based on needs.
• Coach and train kitchen staff; provide real-time support.
• Cover stations and assist during busy service periods.
• Maintain consistency in recipes, portions, and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with inventory, rotation, waste control, and availability.
• Own daily kitchen execution and maintain organized operations.
• Contribute ideas to improve recipes, prep processes, and service flow.
• Lead kitchen operations during assigned shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Food preparation

Kitchen supervision

Plating & service

Buffet/production/grill ops

Cost control & waste

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

The Golden Hog in Key Biscayne, FL is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our buffet, production, and grill operations. You will guide the kitchen team, uphold culinary standards, and contribute to recipe development, cost control, waste reduction, and operational improvements.

Open availability is required, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role supports expansion goals and offers professional growth opportunities within a stable operation.