Lead Sous Chef — Drive Quality, Cost & Training

Troon; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Bonus Eligibility

Job summary

Verdana Village in Estero, FL, part of Troon, is seeking a driven Sous Chef to help lead culinary staff, supervise food production, and manage costs in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

The Executive Sous Chef supports quality standards, training, and daily prep, while assisting in menu development and budget achievement. This on-site role requires hands-on leadership and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Certificate from college, technical school, or accredited facility.
• 3–6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination and experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages food preparation for a specific area of the kitchen (i.e. restaurant line, banquets, shifts). Supervises and ensures production of consistently high-quality.
• Adheres to established control procedures for cost and quality such as food production charts, par inventories, standardized recipes, use records, food costing sheets, etc.
• Ensures all recipes are followed and prepared on a consistent basis.
• Monitors and checks the maintenance of all kitchen equipment.
• Maintains a quality sanitation.
• Maintains and implements daily food prep.
• Assists Executive Chef with the ordering of all food.
• Assigns duties to associates for efficient operation of the kitchen.
• Maintains and evaluates existing food concepts.
• Assists in the development of new food concepts.
• Assists in the achievement of budgetary objectives for the Food and Beverage department.
• Processes requisitions for supplies quickly and efficiently.
• Trains and supervises associates in the proper preparation of menu items and operation of equipment.
• Ensures proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting), and rotations of food products so as to comply with the health department.
• Assists the department manager in interviewing, training, planning, and assigning staff.
• Make recommendations when hiring, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining staff.
• Addresses and resolves complaints.
• Assists in the coordination of department members that may include but is not limited to: Cooks, Dishwashers, and Stewards.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

Certificate from college, technical school, or accredited facility

Job description

Verdana Village in Estero, FL, part of Troon, is seeking a driven Sous Chef to help lead culinary staff, supervise food production, and manage costs in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

The Executive Sous Chef supports quality standards, training, and daily prep, while assisting in menu development and budget achievement. This on-site role requires hands-on leadership and reliable attendance.