Sous Chef: Creative Menu Leader & Team Mentor

The Alfond Inn at Rollins; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Paid holidays

Earned wage access

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Recovery-friendly workplace

Hotel travel discounts

Job summary

The Alfond Inn at Rollins in Winter Park, FL is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead high-volume culinary operations in our hotel restaurant. You will oversee menu execution, food safety, inventory, and staff coaching to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Requirements include at least 2 years in kitchen management, a culinary degree (preferred), strong cost control, and a passion for quality. This is a full-time, on-site role offering growth within Olympia Hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of high-volume kitchen management.
• Catering/banquet experience preferred.
• Culinary degree desirable or equivalent.
• Serve Safe Certification and Allergy Awareness Training strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Executive Chef to develop seasonal menus and incorporate local ingredients.
• Contribute to menu planning, testing, and cost-conscious menu development.
• Oversee food preparation, ensure recipes, portions, and safety standards are followed.
• Supervise kitchen staff, provide coaching, and ensure teamwork and performance.
• Coordinate ordering, inventory, scheduling, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain clean, sanitary kitchen and comply with health regulations.
• Train and mentor cooks, line cooks, and prep cooks with ongoing sessions.
• Conduct regular tastings and quality checks to uphold standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Cost control

Team coaching

Menu development

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

The Alfond Inn at Rollins in Winter Park, FL is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead high-volume culinary operations in our hotel restaurant. You will oversee menu execution, food safety, inventory, and staff coaching to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Requirements include at least 2 years in kitchen management, a culinary degree (preferred), strong cost control, and a passion for quality. This is a full-time, on-site role offering growth within Olympia Hospitality.