Kitchen Leader & Culinary Coach

Bouzy; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cru Hospitality Group seeks a highly capable Sous Chef to lead the back of house, ensuring food prep, safety, and timely service align with menu vision. This role reports to management and trains line staff while maintaining high culinary standards.

The ideal candidate will mentor kitchen teams, manage inventory, and uphold Cru Cellars standards, delivering exceptional hospitality and quality across all shift operations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cooking, food handling, food preparation, and kitchen maintenance.
• Solid understanding of culinary terms and the restaurant industry.
• Demonstrated hospitality, teamwork, and ability to guide others.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily back of house operations, including food prep and safety procedures.
• Translate menu vision into kitchen execution and maintain quality standards.
• Train and coach line cooks; ensure staff accountability and performance.

Skills

Cooking

Food handling

Kitchen maintenance

Culinary terms

Hospitality

Teamwork

Coaching

Leadership

Job description

Cru Hospitality Group seeks a highly capable Sous Chef to lead the back of house, ensuring food prep, safety, and timely service align with menu vision. This role reports to management and trains line staff while maintaining high culinary standards.

The ideal candidate will mentor kitchen teams, manage inventory, and uphold Cru Cellars standards, delivering exceptional hospitality and quality across all shift operations.