Sous Chef

Vicars Landing 1; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Bonus

Scholarship Opportunities

Free lunch

Job summary

Vicar’s Landing is seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to support culinary leadership and daily kitchen operations at Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. You will supervise food preparation, assist with menus, and guide staff to maintain high standards of quality and sanitation.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you’ll lead during service, ensure safety compliance, and contribute to a positive dining experience across venues. The role offers growth opportunities in a senior living hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of professional kitchen experience.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, safety, and sanitation.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast paced kitchen environment.
• Strong organization, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in daily food production, ensuring meals meet quality, presentation, and dietary standards
• Lead kitchen staff during service and provide direction, support, and guidance
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards
• Review menus and production schedules to ensure readiness and efficiency
• Monitor food temperatures, production logs, and kitchen documentation
• Support inventory control, food storage, and FIFO procedures
• Assist with staff training, scheduling support, and performance feedback

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Team leadership

Time management

Communication

Education

High School

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

Sous Chef

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Onsite

About This Role

Vicar’s Landing is seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to support culinary leadership and daily kitchen operations. Working closely with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine, this role supervises food preparation, service execution, and kitchen staff while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and sanitation. The Sous Chef serves as a key leader in ensuring operational excellence across dining venues.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and participate in daily food production, ensuring meals meet quality, presentation, and dietary standards
• Lead kitchen staff during service and provide direction, support, and guidance
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards
• Review menus and production schedules to ensure readiness and efficiency
• Monitor food temperatures, production logs, and kitchen documentation
• Support inventory control, food storage, and FIFO procedures
• Assist with staff training, scheduling support, and performance feedback

Skills You Need

Must Have Skills

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of professional kitchen experience
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, safety, and sanitation
• Ability to lead teams in a fast paced kitchen environment
• Strong organization, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods

Nice to Have Skills

• Culinary degree or formal culinary training
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality dining

Education: Degree not required if you have relevant skills or experience.

How You’ll Grow Here

• Strengthen culinary leadership and supervisory experience
• Take on expanded operational responsibilities over time
• Grow through collaboration with experienced culinary leadership

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $23.00 (Range depends on experience, skills, and shift)

Additional Compensation:

• Holiday Bonus
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Free lunch

Benefits Snapshot:

• Health, dental, vision
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off