Junior Sous Chef - Lead Shifts & Elevate Dining Experience

Wanderers Club Partners LLC; Wellington (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance after 90 %

Combined PTO and sick time starting at

Holiday overtime pay

Job summary

The Wanderers Club in Wellington, FL is seeking a hands-on Junior Sous Chef who can strengthen daily execution, develop team members, and deliver consistent, high-quality Member experiences across a la carte dining and banquet events. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Junior Sous Chef leads assigned shifts, coaches cooks, and coordinates service with front-of-house and Events teams.

The ideal candidate combines strong line skills with calm communication, accountability, and a

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchen operations.
• Ability to lead a station or shift.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, portion control and plate presentation.
• Comfort coordinating with events teams and front-of-house.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift readiness, service execution, and opening/closing responsibilities when assigned.
• Set prep priorities and station assignments based on reservations, events, and production needs.
• Inspect food for taste, temperature, portion, and presentation; correct issues before service.
• Train and coach cooks and prep staff while reinforcing standards and accountability.
• Maintain sanitation, safe food handling, storage, labeling, dating, and FIFO rotation.
• Coordinate with culinary, front-of-house, and Events teams on timing, counts, service flow, and changes.
• Assist with inventory, receiving, production forecasts, and tracking waste or shortages.
• Participate in pre- and post-service reviews and turn feedback into practical improvements.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Shift leadership

Line cooking

Food safety basics

Communication

Team coaching

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

The Wanderers Club in Wellington, FL is seeking a hands-on Junior Sous Chef who can strengthen daily execution, develop team members, and deliver consistent, high-quality Member experiences across a la carte dining and banquet events. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Junior Sous Chef leads assigned shifts, coaches cooks, and coordinates service with front-of-house and Events teams.

The ideal candidate combines strong line skills with calm communication, accountability, and a