Sous Chef

Workstream; Marco Island (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mango's Dockside Bistro on Marco Island invites applicants with solid culinary experience to join a busy waterfront kitchen. You will lead a team, ensuring high-quality meals prepared to guest specifications in a fast-paced setting.

We value proficiency in kitchen equipment, sanitation, and safety standards, with opportunities to grow in a vibrant Southwest Florida dining venue featuring seafood and waterfront views.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of formal culinary experience or food service management at a busy restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Prior experience as Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager preferred.
• Experience using kitchen equipment and sanitation procedures.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards in food service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate kitchen staff; assign duties fairly and efficiently.
• Open and close kitchen operations; oversee daily prep and service.
• Manage inventory; ensure fresh, high-quality supplies.
• Ensure proper cooking temperatures and safe storage of foods.
• Keep workstation and equipment clean, organized and sanitized.
• Maintain compliance with department rules and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Exceptional cooking skills

Kitchen staff management

Hotel/Catering industry best practices

Health and safety standards

Multitasking under pressure

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Preparing meals to guest specs

Measuring ingredients and portions

Sanitation adherence

Tools

Grills

Ovens

Steamers

Warmers

Job description

Applicants should have at least 3 years of formal culinary experience or food service management at a busy restaurant or hotel kitchen. Many employers prefer candidates who have prior experience working as Sous Chefs or Kitchen Managers. Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience using kitchen equipment and a thorough understanding of various cooking methods, food preparation techniques and sanitation procedures.

• Exceptional cooking skills
• Ability to effectively manage the kitchen staff, motivate them and assign duties fairly
• Familiarity with the best practices in the hotel and catering services industry
• Knowledge of health and safety standards
• Ability to multitask and work quickly under pressure
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner
• Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions
• Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements
• Using kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation
• Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality
• Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward
• Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized
• Taking charge of kitchen opening, closing and other side duties as directed by the Executive Chef

Enjoy the fresh taste of Southwest Florida seafood and take in the beauty of Marco Island. Mango's Dockside Bistro offers the best in family-friendly waterside dining. Located in the heart of Marco Island, The Esplanade on Smokehouse Bay, our restaurant boasts fantastic views of the water and delicious food to match. There's something for everyone here with our large outdoor dining patio, spacious bar, and 750-gallon saltwater fish tank.