Lead Sous Chef - High-Volume, Scratch Kitchen

Sixty Vines; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek once a month

Up to 17 days of Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

Wine-country trips

Mental health services

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Sixty Vines in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the daily leadership of our culinary operations. You will partner with the Executive Chef to lead successful shifts, develop culinary team members, and uphold our standards for quality, consistency, safety and presentation.

Join a scratch-kitchen environment with wood-fired pizzas, seasonal dishes, and wine-focused experiences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a similar setting.
• High-volume, scratch-kitchen experience preferred.
• Culinary arts degree or professional training is a plus.
• Experience leading, training and supervising hourly Team Members.
• Knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment and best practices.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, purchasing and food-cost controls.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Food Handler certification and any additional food-safety certs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations under the Executive Chef.
• Maintain a hands-on presence during prep and service.
• Ensure recipes, portions and presentation meet standards.
• Monitor ticket times and kitchen readiness each shift.
• Control waste while maintaining high food quality.
• Support new menu items and special food & wine experiences.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and developing culinary Team Members.
• Coordinate shift goals and provide coaching and feedback.
• Manage schedules, inventory, purchasing and receiving with approved vendors.
• Maintain sanitation and safety practices across the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

High-volume cooking

Team training

Food safety

Staff supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Scheduling

Inventory control

Education

Culinary arts degree or professional training

Job description

Sixty Vines in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the daily leadership of our culinary operations. You will partner with the Executive Chef to lead successful shifts, develop culinary team members, and uphold our standards for quality, consistency, safety and presentation.

Join a scratch-kitchen environment with wood-fired pizzas, seasonal dishes, and wine-focused experiences.