Luxury Culinary Sous Chef – Lead with Precision & Passion

Rosewood Hotel Group; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosewood Residences Lido Key, a luxury coastal property, seeks a Culinary Sous Chef to be the Head Chef's primary culinary partner and the kitchen's operational anchor.

You will drive daily kitchen execution, maintain top standards of food quality, lead the culinary team, and deliver personalized dining experiences for residents and guests while upholding Rosewood's craftsmanship and Relationship Hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of progressive culinary experience in luxury settings.
• Experience leading or supervising a kitchen team.
• Culinary Arts degree or diploma preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Food Handler or Food Safety certification required; ServSafe preferred.
• Strong knowledge of modern culinary techniques and seasonal menus.
• Ability to manage dietary restrictions and special requests.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to Rosewood standards.
• Collaborate on menu development with seasonal, local ingredients.
• Ensure portion control, recipe adherence, and consistency.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff to maintain excellence.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and hygiene.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and stock rotation.
• Engage with residents to deliver personalized dining experiences.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Culinary experience

Menu development

Food safety certification

Communication skills

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

Rosewood Residences Lido Key, a luxury coastal property, seeks a Culinary Sous Chef to be the Head Chef's primary culinary partner and the kitchen's operational anchor.

You will drive daily kitchen execution, maintain top standards of food quality, lead the culinary team, and deliver personalized dining experiences for residents and guests while upholding Rosewood's craftsmanship and Relationship Hospitality.