Sous Chef

Davidson Hospitality Group; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

Teledoc service

Pet Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Job summary

The Sunny Hotel, a property managed by Davidson Hospitality Group, is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to lead our culinary team at Sunny Isles Beach. You will partner with the Executive Chef to drive the daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, and contribute to menu development, ensuring exceptional beachfront dining experiences.

We value strong leadership, clear communication, and a passion for food excellence.

Qualifications

• College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, preferably in a hotel or resort setting.
• Knowledge of a variety of culinary techniques and cuisines.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage inventory, including ordering and receiving products.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on planning, staffing, and internal procedures.
• Complete daily food requisitions and daily specials.
• Assist in hiring, training, and coaching of the team.
• Play an integral role in menu development, managing inventory, and ensuring that all dishes are prepared to perfection.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and ensure safety standards are followed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team supervision

Food safety

Menu planning

Inventory management

Communication

Education

Culinary degree/certification

Job description

Property Description

The Sunny is a new oceanfront hotel in Sunny Isles Beach, marking the transformation of the historic Newport Beachside Hotel into a modern beachfront destination. The 340-room property blends thoughtful design with a strong food and beverage program, multiple dining concepts, and a series of lively social spaces designed for both guests and the local community. Family-owned for three generations, the property builds on decades of hospitality on one of South Florida's most storied beachfront sites. With a completely refreshed guest experience and an ambitious culinary program, The Sunny represents a new chapter for this longtime Sunny Isles Beach landmark. If you're passionate about hospitality, motivated by growth opportunities, and excited to be part of a team that creates meaningful guest experiences every day, we invite you to explore your future with The Sunny Hotel. Join us and help create moments guests will never forget.

Overview

Accelerate your culinary career and join our team as a Sous Chef! We are seeking a passionate and creative individual who will collaborate with our talented culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a keen attention to detail. As a Sous Chef, you will communicates daily with the Executive Chef for an update regarding planning, staffing, and internal procedures, complete daily food requisitions and daily specials, and assist in the hiring, training, and coaching of the team. You will also play an integral role in menu development, managing inventory, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and ensuring that all dishes are prepared to perfection. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for career growth and development. If you have a passion for food and a drive for excellence,

Qualifications

• College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred


• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, preferably in a hotel or resort setting


• Knowledge of a variety of culinary techniques and cuisines


• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team


• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written


• Ability to manage inventory, including ordering and receiving products


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously


• Understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage


• Dental & Vision Coverage


• 24/7 Teledoc service


• Free Maintenance Medications


• Pet Insurance


• Hotel Discounts


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).


• 401K Match

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.