Lead Sous Chef: Resort Kitchen Leadership

South Lake Chamber of Commerce Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Resort + Club in Lake County is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. You will work with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain high food quality, and develop a high-performing staff.

The ideal candidate holds a culinary degree or equivalent, current ServSafe, solid experience in professional kitchens (hotel/resort), and proven leadership. You’ll manage costs, recipes, and ensure guest dining experiences meet our standards.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary experience.
• Current ServSafe certification.
• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a hotel, resort, or full-service restaurant environment.
• Previous culinary leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, presentation, and kitchen operations.
• Understanding of food costs, portion control, inventory management, and kitchen efficiency.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and service.
• Supervise, train, and support culinary team members to maintain high performance and quality standards.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, portion sizes, and adherence to standardized recipes.
• Review menus, product specifications, and production requirements to support efficient meal preparation.
• Monitor food production, inventory, waste, and expenses to maintain effective cost controls.
• Evaluate kitchen productivity and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and service.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership on menu development, recipe standardization, and quality improvements.
• Provide leadership and direction to kitchen staff in the absence of the Executive Chef or Restaurant Chef.

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Mission Resort + Club in Lake County is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. You will work with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain high food quality, and develop a high-performing staff.

The ideal candidate holds a culinary degree or equivalent, current ServSafe, solid experience in professional kitchens (hotel/resort), and proven leadership. You’ll manage costs, recipes, and ensure guest dining experiences meet our standards.