Sous Chef

Evolving Solution Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolving Solution Services in Tampa, FL seeks a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and support the Chef in delivering high-quality cuisine for routine service and special events.

The role requires previous culinary or high-volume restaurant experience, strong leadership and food-safety knowledge, and the ability to motivate a culinary team while maintaining standards and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary or high-volume restaurant experience required.
• Food safety certification required or must be obtained as required by local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and culinary staff.
• Support Chef in daily kitchen oversight and during events.
• Organize prep, station assignments, and service execution.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented to standards.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, freshness, and consistency.
• Train and coach Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Dishwashers, and others.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, dating, rotation, and sanitation.

Skills

Lead kitchen team

Staff training

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

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Sous Chef

RPT Tampa, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1045

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

The Sous Chef supports the Chef in leading daily kitchen operations, supervising the culinary team, and ensuring consistent food quality, cleanliness, organization, and execution. This position helps manage prep, service, staffing, food safety, and kitchen standards while providing hands-on leadership during daily operations and special events.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef with oversight of daily kitchen operations and culinary staff.
• Lead the kitchen in the Chef’s absence.
• Help organize prep, station assignments, production needs, and service execution.
• Ensure food is prepared, portioned, cooked, and presented according to established standards.
• Monitor food quality, temperature, freshness, and consistency throughout service.
• Train, coach, and support Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Dishwashers, and other kitchen team members.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, dating, rotation, and sanitation procedures.
• Monitor product levels and assist with ordering, receiving, inventory, and waste control.
• Support food cost management through proper portions, yields, and product handling.
• Coordinate with front-of-house, banquet, and management teams to support timely service.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe kitchen work areas and equipment.
• Communicate staffing, equipment, product, or operational concerns to the Chef or management.
• Ensure opening, closing, cleaning, and food-safety procedures are completed properly.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary or high-volume restaurant experience required.
• Previous kitchen leadership, lead cook, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, sanitation, and food safety.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate a culinary team.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Food safety certification required or must be obtained as required by local regulations.

Performance Expectations

Sous Chefs are expected to lead by example, support the Chef, maintain strong food quality and sanitation standards, develop the culinary team, control waste, and help ensure the kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently.