Hotel Sous Chef

The Seagate Hotel, Golf & Beach Club, Autograph Collection; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Seagate Hotel, Golf & Beach Club, Autograph Collection, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily luxury kitchen operations across the resort. You will help develop menus, maintain top-tier food quality and presentation, and lead the kitchen team to deliver memorable dining experiences.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in luxury hotel/restaurant settings, including at least 3 years as a sous chef, with strong leadership and a passion for culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-end or luxury hotel or restaurant.
• At least 3 years in a sous chef role.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety practices, and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations across The Seagate.
• Supervise kitchen staff, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and adherence to quality standards.
• Assist with menu development and execution, using seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques.
• Ensure highest standards of food preparation and presentation through regular quality checks.
• Manage inventory, control costs, and minimize waste within budgetary guidelines.
• Train, mentor, and schedule kitchen staff to foster a positive, professional, and productive work environment.
• Maintain kitchen order, discipline, and adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Assist in designing and preparing menus for catering, special events, and resort-wide outlets.
• Demonstrate expertise in culinary methods, ingredients, and equipment while ensuring proper use and care.
• Collaborate with resort leadership to enhance guest satisfaction and profitability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Food safety knowledge

Culinary techniques

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About The Job

We are seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join the culinary team at The Seagate. This role is instrumental in supporting the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations across the resort. The Sous Chef will contribute to menu development, ensure the highest standards of food quality and presentation, and provide strong leadership to the kitchen team.

This position plays a vital role in maintaining consistency, efficiency, and excellence throughout our dining outlets. The Sous Chef will supervise staff, manage quality control, and assist with culinary operations resort-wide, ensuring every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience that reflects The Seagate’s reputation for innovation, artistry, and hospitality.

What You Do

• Support the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in overseeing all culinary operations across The Seagate.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, ensuring efficient operations, consistency, and adherence to quality standards.
• Assist with menu development and execution, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques.
• Ensure the highest standards of food preparation and presentation through regular quality checks.
• Manage inventory, control costs, and minimize waste while working within budgetary guidelines.
• Train, mentor, and schedule kitchen staff to foster a positive, professional, and productive work environment.
• Maintain kitchen order, discipline, and adherence to health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Assist in the design and preparation of menus for catering, special events, and resort-wide outlets.
• Demonstrate expertise in culinary methods, ingredients, and equipment while ensuring proper use and care.
• Collaborate with resort leadership to enhance guest satisfaction and profitability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring To The Table

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-end or luxury hotel or restaurant, with at least 3 years in a sous chef role.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• In-depth knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety practices, and kitchen equipment.
• Flexibility to work long hours, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk for extended periods, lift, carry, and push up to 25 pounds.
• Capable of bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching more than 50% of the time.
• Must possess tasting ability and respond to visual and aural cues.
• Proficiency in English for reading, writing, and verbal communication with associates and leaders.