Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Five-Star Dining & Team Leadership

Fiddler's Creek, LLC.; Naples, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fiddler’s Creek, LLC in Naples, FL seeks a Sous Chef to lead the culinary team alongside the Executive Chef, ensuring five-star dining and consistent quality across menus, recipes, and plating.

You will oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, manage inventory and cost controls, uphold HACCP standards, and foster a collaborative, high-standard kitchen culture that delights members and guests.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of culinary experience in leadership roles.
• Experience in high-end resort/private club/hospitality environments preferred.
• Culinary Arts degree or equivalent training preferred.
• Strong knowledge of classical and contemporary techniques; presentation matters.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu planning, recipe development, and specials.
• Lead daily kitchen operations and service as second-in-command.
• Mentor, train, and develop culinary staff; promote teamwork and professionalism.
• Oversee food preparation, presentation, quality, and consistency.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and cost control.
• Ensure health, safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards are maintained.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchen

Menu planning

Staff mentoring

Food safety (HACCP)

Banquet/large-scale production

Cost control/inventory

Sous Chef experience

Education

Culinary Arts degree or equivalent

Job description

Fiddler’s Creek, LLC in Naples, FL seeks a Sous Chef to lead the culinary team alongside the Executive Chef, ensuring five-star dining and consistent quality across menus, recipes, and plating.

You will oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, manage inventory and cost controls, uphold HACCP standards, and foster a collaborative, high-standard kitchen culture that delights members and guests.