Lead Sous Chef — Elevate Kitchen Quality & Team

Evolving Solution Services; Miromar Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SALM Miromar Lakes, FL is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Chef in leading daily kitchen operations and supervising the culinary team. You will oversee prep, service, staffing, food safety, and kitchen standards while providing hands-on leadership during daily operations and events.

The role requires prior culinary or high-volume restaurant experience, with leadership ability to train and motivate a team.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary or high-volume restaurant experience required.
• Leadership experience in a kitchen preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safety.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate a culinary team.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Certification may be required by local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef with oversight of daily kitchen operations and culinary staff.
• Lead the kitchen in the Chef’s absence.
• Help organize prep, station assignments, production needs, and service execution.
• Ensure food is prepared, portioned, cooked, and presented according to established standards.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, freshness, and consistency throughout service.
• Train, coach, and support Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Dishwashers, and other kitchen team members.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, dating, rotation, and sanitation procedures.
• Monitor product levels and assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, and waste control.
• Support food cost management through proper portions, yields, and product handling.
• Coordinate with front-of-house, banquet, and management teams to support timely service.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe kitchen work areas and equipment.
• Communicate staffing, equipment, product, or operational concerns to the Chef or management.
• Ensure opening, closing, cleaning, and food-safety procedures are completed properly.

Skills

Culinary experience

Kitchen leadership

Food safety knowledge

Team mentorship

Communication skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

SALM Miromar Lakes, FL is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Chef in leading daily kitchen operations and supervising the culinary team. You will oversee prep, service, staffing, food safety, and kitchen standards while providing hands-on leadership during daily operations and events.

The role requires prior culinary or high-volume restaurant experience, with leadership ability to train and motivate a team.