Luxury Resort Junior Sous Chef - Kitchen Lead

CoralTree Hospitality Group; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group medical

Dental coverage

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Complimentary room nights

Complimentary meals

Job summary

CoralTree Hospitality Group’s Pier Sixty-Six Resort in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Jr. Sous Chef – Pier Top to oversee daily kitchen operations and lead the culinary team in delivering exceptional guest experiences.

You will work under the Sous Chef and Executive Chef to ensure consistent quality and service across all meals and outlets. The role requires 2–3 years of high-volume culinary experience, leadership capabilities, and a thorough knowledge of recipes, food safety, and luxury hotel

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred.
• 2-3 years of professional culinary experience in a high-volume operation.
• Previous supervisory or lead cook experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and kitchen operations.
• Ability to read and execute recipes and standardized production specifications.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sous Chef and Executive Chef with daily operation of Pier Top's kitchen.
• Lead and support culinary team members during preparation, service, and closing.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to established recipes and standards.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, quality, temperature, and presentation.
• Monitor food preparation and service for timely execution.
• Assist with menu execution, specials, and culinary presentations.
• Ensure proper mise en place before each service period.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Time management

Read recipes

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Flexible schedule

Supervisory experience

Culinary techniques

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

CoralTree Hospitality Group’s Pier Sixty-Six Resort in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Jr. Sous Chef – Pier Top to oversee daily kitchen operations and lead the culinary team in delivering exceptional guest experiences.

You will work under the Sous Chef and Executive Chef to ensure consistent quality and service across all meals and outlets. The role requires 2–3 years of high-volume culinary experience, leadership capabilities, and a thorough knowledge of recipes, food safety, and luxury hotel