Sous Chef

Soave Enterprises; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Soave Enterprises' Kinsale Golf Club in Naples, FL is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and menu execution. This hands-on leadership role requires strong culinary expertise, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced private club environment.

You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure quality and safety standards, manage inventory, and contribute to cost control while delivering exceptional

Qualifications

• Proven culinary leadership and private club experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to manage inventory and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily planning, directing, and coordinating kitchen operations.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensure recipe and portions compliance.
• Monitor food preparation for consistency, quality, and safety.
• Contribute to menu development and daily specials.
• Manage inventory and daily ordering of supplies.
• Ensure adherence to health and sanitation regulations.
• Lead the kitchen in the Executive Chef's absence.
• Coordinate with front-of-house for smooth service.
• Support cost-control by minimizing waste and optimizing resources.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment aligned with values.

Job description

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Position: Sous Chef

Location: Naples, FL

Job Id: 339

# of Openings: 1

Join Our Culinary Team at Kinsale Golf Club!

Kinsale Golf Club is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in the daily operation of our culinary program. This hands‑on leadership role is responsible for assisting with food preparation, menu execution, quality control, inventory management, staff supervision, and ensuring exceptional dining experiences for members and guests. The ideal candidate is a skilled culinary professional with strong leadership abilities, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced private club environment.

Summary

The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in the kitchen, supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing food preparation, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring the highest standards of culinary quality, safety, and efficiency. This position requires strong culinary expertise, organizational skills, and the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment.

Job Duties

• Assist the Executive Chef in daily planning, directing, and coordinating kitchen operations.
• Assist in supervising and training kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Monitor food preparation to guarantee consistency, quality, and adherence to food safety standards.
• Contribute to menu development and daily specials by offering creative input.
• Manage inventory, monitor stock levels, and assist with daily ordering & inventory of supplies.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Step in and lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Maintain effective communication with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service.
• Support cost-control measures by minimizing food waste and optimizing resources.
• Foster a positive, team‑oriented work environment that aligns with company values.