Sous Chef

The MINA Group; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Florida is seeking a culinary leader to operate the kitchen at Acqua Bistecca. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a fine dining environment and will be responsible for mentoring staff, ensuring food quality, and adhering to restaurant standards. This full-time position offers a salary range of $60,000 to $65,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of kitchen preparation and cooking in a fine dining restaurant.
• Ability to work for long periods in a standing position.
• Must have stamina to work a minimum of 50 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Operate the kitchen daily with professionalism and respect.
• Mentor and lead junior staff members.
• Coordinate planning, training, and leadership to achieve objectives in sales and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Exceptional communication and organizational skills

Gracious spirit of hospitality

Ability to lead a team

Strong financial acumen

Job description

Acqua Bistecca is a restaurant where wood‑fired steaks and pristine local seafood take center stage, all through the lens of refined Italian influence. The menu reflects a balance of land and sea—’ACQUA’ and ‘BISTECCA’—celebrating the bounty of the Gulf and the warmth of the grill. From stone crab claws with house‑made mustard to delicately charred steak brushed in red Lambrusco butter, each dish is rooted in tradition yet reimagined with elevated, modern touches.

Our Ideal candidate is:
A detail oriented culinary leader who will operate the kitchen on a daily basis with professionalism, respect, efficiency, knowledge and awareness. You will understand the philosophy of the Chef and adhere to all restaurant policies. You will mentor and lead junior staff members and uphold restaurant standards and cleanliness.
Our ideal candidate will supervise and coordinate the planning, training, and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation. You will work with the Chef and HR to develop an atmosphere that embraces diversity, education, and discipline and lead execution of service and staff development using a variety of management tools, including line checks, mentorship, and performance management.

What you bring to the table

• Personal Attributes
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Gracious spirit of hospitality
• Intellectual curiosity and emotional maturity
• Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of food education
• Ability to work clean, organized, and lead a team

• Professional Attributes
• Extensive knowledge of kitchen fundamentals (knife skills, butchery, sauces, fabrication, all kitchen stations)
• Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze data
• Have a strong eye towards development both personal and for your team
• Desire to teach and mentor both your staff and culinary interns

• Basic Qualifications
• A minimum of 2 years of kitchen preparation and cooking in a fine dining restaurant.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (minimum of 8 hours a day).
• Be able to reach, bend and frequently lift up to 30 pounds.
• Must have the stamina to work a minimum of 50 hours per week.

Pay Rate – $60,000.00 to 65,000.00/yr.

Acqua Bistecca and Mina group are equal opportunity employers committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas and experiences and will consider candidates with criminal histories in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws. Mina Group offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries

Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing