Lead Sous Chef — Luxury Dining & Culinary Vision

Faena-Hotels-and-Residences-LL; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Faena Hotel Miami Beach is seeking a Temporary Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations across our award-winning dining venues, including Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann, Pao by Paul Qui, in-room dining, banquets, and special events.

You will mentor the culinary brigade, uphold Forbes Five-Star service, manage food quality and cost controls, and collaborate with senior leadership to craft seasonal menus while maintaining Faena’s artistic, luxury standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive culinary experience.
• 2+ years leadership in luxury hotel, resort, or fine-dining.
• Formal culinary education or apprenticeship.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily kitchen operations with quality and timely service.
• Oversee stations, recipes, presentation, and portion control.
• Conduct daily line checks to ensure readiness and product quality.
• Support menu development and special event menus with senior leadership.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Assist in controlling food and labor costs via scheduling and waste management.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Cost control

Communication

Education

Formal culinary education or apprenticeship

Job description

Faena Hotel Miami Beach is seeking a Temporary Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations across our award-winning dining venues, including Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann, Pao by Paul Qui, in-room dining, banquets, and special events.

You will mentor the culinary brigade, uphold Forbes Five-Star service, manage food quality and cost controls, and collaborate with senior leadership to craft seasonal menus while maintaining Faena’s artistic, luxury standards.