Sous Chef

Shades Bar & Grill; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Shades Bar & Grill in Panama City Beach is looking for a motivated Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef. This role focuses on maintaining kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and mentoring young cooks.

The ideal candidate should have supervisory experience, a passion for creating exceptional food, and must hold a ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification. Join a friendly team that is dedicated to providing memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience, including supervisory experience.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler's certification required or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours in hot and cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods for regular and special occasions.
• Manage daily staffing requirements and performance goals.
• Educate team members on compliance with regulations and safety.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Use of hand tools

Education

Some college/advanced training in food and beverage management

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Sous Chef to join our team! You will be assisting the Executive Chef in maintaining the operation of the kitchen, from running service, food prep, and quality control for inventory and physical maintenance.

You are a natural leader with previous supervisory experience as well as experience with high-volume cooking. You excel at mentoring and developing young cooks and lead by example.

You care deeply about creating exceptional food and exceeding quality standards to create memorable dining experiences. You are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. You have your ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
• Manage day‑to‑day staffing requirements, including planning and assigning work and establishing performance and development goals for team members
• Educate and train all team members in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and safety regulations
• Monitor budget and control expenses with a focus on food, supplies, and labor costs
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
• Perform all duties of kitchen managers and employees as necessary
• Achieve and maintain company and brand standards for quality and guest satisfaction
• Ensure security and proper storage of food and beverage products, inventory and equipment and replenish supplies in a timely and efficient manner while minimizing waste

Qualifications

• Some college and/or advanced training in food and beverage management plus 2 years of related experience, including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification, or willingness to obtain
• Must have advanced knowledge of food service regulations
• Must be organized, skilled with time management, and efficient in hot and cold line production
• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours per shift in an environment with extreme temperatures
• Skilled with the use of hand tools or machines needed for the position
• Able to lift, carry, or pull objects that may be heavy