Sous Chef

Mainsail Lodging & Development; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Career Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Free Meals

EAP

Jury Duty

Job summary

Epicurean Hotel is seeking a Sous Chef for Elevage Restaurant to assist the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring top-quality food, hygiene, and presentation. You will lead the culinary team in food prep, menu development, inventory, and service coordination.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong safety standards, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced environment. Join a team dedicated to exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a professional kitchen, with at least one year in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen equipment, and health and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary degree or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in day-to-day kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate food delivery during service.
• Monitor food and labor costs and optimize efficiency without compromising quality.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers.
• Oversee inventory management, including ordering supplies and minimizing waste.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health & Safety

Food preparation knowledge

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree or certification preferred

Job description

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.

About Epicurean Hotel

Welcome to the Epicurean Hotel, a paradise for food lovers. Our passionate culinary team, led by our talented executive chef, works tirelessly to create dishes that are not only delicious but also visually stunning. We take great pride in using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients to ensure the highest quality of our dishes.

At our hotel, we believe that indulging in the pleasures of life is the ultimate tribute to it. We invite you to join us and experience all the flavors that life has to offer. If you share our passion, we would love to cook with you and add your special ingredients to our recipe.

Overview Of The Role

The Sous Chef at Elevage Restaurant will play a crucial role in assisting the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations. The Sous Chef will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation while fostering a positive and collaborative environment for the culinary team. This position involves hands‑on supervision and support in food preparation, menu development, inventory management, and team leadership.

What You Have

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a culinary degree or certification is preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a professional kitchen, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen equipment, and health and safety standards.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in day-to-day kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure adherence to recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Coordinate with front‑of‑house staff to ensure timely and accurate food delivery during service hours.
• Ensure all food products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards.
• Monitor food and labor costs and work to optimize efficiency without compromising quality.
• Assist in creating and updating menus, including specials and seasonal items.
• Conduct regular kitchen inspections to ensure health, safety, and sanitation regulations compliance.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, fostering skill development and teamwork.
• Oversee inventory management, including ordering supplies, managing stock levels, and minimizing waste.
• Step in to assist with cooking or other kitchen tasks during peak hours or staff shortages.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment at all times.
• Must have open schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demand

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend
• Ability to lift and pull 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Corrected vision to normal range
• Ability to drive/transport self and others
• Ability to travel on occasion for meetings
• Ability to work long hours as needed

Mental Demands

• Make sound judgments quickly
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress toward deadlines
• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
• Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high‑pressure situations
• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

Benefits

• Full‑time Associate Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision | HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options | Basic Life & Disability Plan Options | 401K Retirement Plan | Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Career Training & Development Opportunities | Tuition Reimbursement | Bereavement Leave | Employee Assistant Program (EAP) | Jury Duty (May vary by state) | Employee Discounts | Employee Referral Bonus | Free meal for all full‑service hotel employees
• Part‑time Associate Benefits
  • All above-listed benefits, except for Medical Insurance and Holiday Pay

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy‑related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.