Sous Chef

Thomas Keller Restaurant Group; Surfside (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Competitive health insurance options

401K with matching contributions

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

A prestigious restaurant group is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for The Surf Club Restaurant in Surfside, Florida. You will lead culinary initiatives, enhance guest experiences, and ensure top-quality food preparation. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in high-end dining, strong organization skills, and a deep passion for hospitality. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a fine culinary environment, preferably within a Michelin-starred restaurant.
• Valid State Health Certificate; HACCP training is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and impeccable cleanliness standards.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-demand environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the culinary team to enhance guest experience and service quality.
• Ensure all food items meet restaurant standards in portioning, cooking, and presentation.
• Supervise and maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Manage product quality and execution of culinary techniques.
• Lead the kitchen closing process, ensuring proper breakdown and cleaning.
• Efficiently expedite food service while maintaining presentation and quality.

Skills

5 years of experience in a fine culinary environment

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment

Deep enthusiasm for food, beverage, and hospitality

Education

Valid State Health Certificate

HACCP training preferred

Job description

Pay Range

Thomas Keller Restaurant Group provided pay range.

This range is based on skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay

$80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Position

The Surf Club Restaurant, an upscale dining destination within the Four Seasons Hotel.

We’re seeking a capable Sous Chef who is enthusiastic about food, beverage, and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the culinary team to consistently enhance the guest experience, service quality, and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure all food items are prepared and served to meet restaurant standards in portioning, cooking, and presentation.
• Supervise and maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment, ensuring all areas meet cleanliness and safety regulations.
• Manage product quality, ensuring proper execution of culinary techniques.
• Lead the kitchen closing process, ensuring proper breakdown, cleaning, and security at the end of each shift.
• Efficiently expedite food service while maintaining pace, presentation, and quality, coordinating with the dining room expeditor to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a fine culinary environment, preferably within a Michelin‑starred restaurant.
• Valid State Health Certificate; HACCP training is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and impeccable cleanliness standards.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high‑demand environment with flexibility to handle changing demands and priorities.
• A deep enthusiasm for food, beverage, and hospitality; desire to work with top‑tier equipment, ingredients, and talented professionals.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Peer mentorship and scholarship programs
• Competitive health insurance options with employer contributions toward your premium based on the plan you choose.
• Voluntary plans such as vision, life and AD&D insurance, accident, hospitalization, critical illness short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, and pet insurance.
• 401K with no waiting periods and the opportunity to receive up to 4% of your salary as matching contributions.
• Employee discounts at Chef Thomas Keller’s casual properties.
• Family meal
• Complimentary parking.
• Paid time off.

Who We Are

With more than 10 properties and 800 employees, the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group has grown from one restaurant to a large family of businesses. Our restaurants—including The French Laundry, Per Se, The Surf Club Restaurant, Bouchon Bistro, Bouchon Bakery, Ad Hoc, and RO Restaurant & Lounge—are known for setting new standards in cuisine, service, and employment experiences. We collaborate with talented professionals to provide pathways for learning and growth while ensuring every guest feels special and every experience is exceptional.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Production

Industries

Restaurants

More detail about The Surf Club Restaurant: https://culinaryagents.com/entities/117004-The-Surf-Club-Restaurant