Lead Sous Chef — Elevate Cuisine & Kitchen Mastery

Highgate; Saint Pete Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Job summary

TradeWinds Resort, part of Highgate Hotels, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead a high-end kitchen operation on St. Pete Beach. You will supervise 20+ cooks, co-ordinate menus, maintain quality, and control costs while upholding resort standards and safety guidelines.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on coaching, and the ability to manage multiple events and stations in a 300-seat restaurant. Competitive benefits accompany a demanding but rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of related progressive experience; or a culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field.
• Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise.
• Be an active participant in our passionate purpose and provide superior customer service (internal and external) at all times.
• Plan and coordinate the daily operations of all assigned restaurant kitchen facilities.
• Exercise full supervisory authority over 20 cooks and other kitchen staff; plan staffing needs and work schedules.
• Monitor all kitchen operations on a regular basis.
• Plan menus for all regular and special events.
• Develop and test all recipes and manage inventory control.
• Directly or indirectly supervise all food preparation and production activities.
• Prepare operational reports such as inventory and production cost reports.
• Confer with Resort Executive Chef and managers to evaluate staff and operations.
• Set professional guidelines by acting as a role model to kitchen staff.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Kitchen management

Staff training

Budgeting

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

TradeWinds Resort, part of Highgate Hotels, seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead a high-end kitchen operation on St. Pete Beach. You will supervise 20+ cooks, co-ordinate menus, maintain quality, and control costs while upholding resort standards and safety guidelines.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on coaching, and the ability to manage multiple events and stations in a 300-seat restaurant. Competitive benefits accompany a demanding but rewarding environment.