Sous Chef

MMI Hospitality Group; Howey-in-the-Hills (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Resort + Club in Lake County is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to join our Culinary team. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure exceptional food quality, and develop a high-performing culinary team alongside the Executive Chef.

You will supervise and train staff, monitor costs, and collaborate on menu development while maintaining compliance with food safety standards. Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary experience.
• Current ServSafe certification.
• 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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary degree

ServSafe

Resort kitchen

Food costs

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Join the Team at Mission Resort + Club!

Nestled in the rolling hills of Lake County, Mission Resort + Club is a beautiful destination featuring deluxe accommodations, four distinct restaurants, two championship golf courses, a luxury spa, and a variety of recreational activities. As part of MMI Hotel Group, we take pride in providing exceptional hospitality and creating memorable experiences for every guest.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented, passionate, and hands-on Sous Chef to join our Culinary team! In this leadership role, you'll work closely with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, maintain exceptional food quality, and develop a high-performing culinary team. You'll play an important role in creating memorable dining experiences while ensuring efficiency, consistency, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.

Our Ideal Candidate

You're a creative, organized, and dependable culinary leader who takes pride in delivering exceptional food and developing others. You lead by example, maintain high standards under pressure, and bring a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to kitchen operations. You're passionate about creating memorable dining experiences while balancing quality, consistency, and efficiency.

Why Join Mission Resort + Club?

Become part of a hospitality team dedicated to exceptional service, teamwork, and creating memorable experiences for our guests. As part of MMI Hotel Group, eligible team members may have access to a variety of benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MMI fosters a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where our team members can be themselves. MMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.