Senior Sous Chef & Kitchen Manager | Lead, Train, Elevate

Paradies Lagardère; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Company Paid Time Off

Premium pay for Worked Holidays

401K Program

Associate recognition Programs

Merchandise and dining discounts

Transportation and parking space assit

Job summary

Paradies Lagardère at DJT International Airport in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a experienced Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead food preparation and ensure high-quality plating. You will oversee kitchen operations, mentor staff, and coordinate inventory while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

We value proactive problem solving, strong cooking knowledge, and familiarity with restaurant management software.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Established record of kitchen and staff management.
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions.
• Familiar with industry’s best practices.
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS).

Responsibilities

• Help in the preparation and design of all food items
• Produce high quality plates both by design and taste
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely fashion that meets our quality standards
• Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary and order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situations
• Manage, train, and assess kitchen staff performance
• Establish working schedule
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Skills

Proven experience as Sous Chef/Kitchen

Cooking methods/ingredients/equipment

Kitchen and staff management

Emergency response accuracy/speed

Industry best practices

Restaurant software/ POS knowledge

Tools

MS Office & restaurant management software

Job description

Paradies Lagardère at DJT International Airport in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking a experienced Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead food preparation and ensure high-quality plating. You will oversee kitchen operations, mentor staff, and coordinate inventory while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

We value proactive problem solving, strong cooking knowledge, and familiarity with restaurant management software.