Lead Sous Chef — Banquets & Breakfast Prep

Opal Collection; Clearwater Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Free Associate Parking

Free Meal for every shift worked

25% Discount in Resort Outlets

Hotel Discounts with OPL

Friends and Family Discount

Job summary

Opal Collection in Clearwater Beach, FL is seeking a Sous Chef to join a dynamic culinary team. This role leads kitchen operations, mentors hourly staff, and ensures every shift delivers high-quality, safe, and visually compelling dishes.

You will coordinate with culinary leadership on menus, stay compliant with health regulations, and drive efficiency across hot and cold stations while supporting banquet and event service.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations and line cooking is preferred.
• Ability to work long hours, weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Strong cleanliness and food safety practices.
• Clear verbal and written communication including emails.
• Know-how to communicate issues with engineering or maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and executes hot food for restaurant.
• Sets up and executes breakfast hot food for banquet events.
• Manages line cooks, production cooks, breakfast attendants and stewards.
• Trains and mentors hourly associates.
• Addresses kitchen-related problems in a timely, effective manner.
• Completes opening, daily, and weekly checks as needed.
• Upholds health codes and company SOPs.
• Maintains high sanitation standards across the kitchen.
• Works with culinary management on product quality and efficiency.
• Handles daily vendor orders and keeps storage organized.
• Sets up and maintains stations for hot and cold service.
• Plans and prepares special occasion menus and buffets.
• Develops plating designs for new dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Communication

Culinary technique

Education

High School Diploma or GED (optional)

Tools

Kitchen equipment proficiency

Job description

Opal Collection in Clearwater Beach, FL is seeking a Sous Chef to join a dynamic culinary team. This role leads kitchen operations, mentors hourly staff, and ensures every shift delivers high-quality, safe, and visually compelling dishes.

You will coordinate with culinary leadership on menus, stay compliant with health regulations, and drive efficiency across hot and cold stations while supporting banquet and event service.