Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Quality, Speed & Team

Casadonna; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Casadonna is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food, timely service, and strict sanitation standards in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

You will manage menu execution, supervise staff across shifts, control labor and food costs, train cooks, and collaborate with the culinary team to maintain brand standards and guest satisfaction. Weekend and holiday work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary or relevant field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily kitchen food production and service execution.
• Maintains quality, timeliness, cleanliness and profitability.
• Schedules kitchen staff and monitors labor costs.
• Ensures health department sanitation standards are met.
• Conducts periodic kitchen walk-throughs and line checks.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Food cost

P&L analysis

Communication

Problem solving

POS systems

Menu planning

Kitchen equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary or relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant software

Job description

Casadonna is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food, timely service, and strict sanitation standards in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

You will manage menu execution, supervise staff across shifts, control labor and food costs, train cooks, and collaborate with the culinary team to maintain brand standards and guest satisfaction. Weekend and holiday work is required.