Sous Chef Float

BENCHMARK; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a culinary leader for the Signia Hilton Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, FL. The Sous Chef – Tournant will provide cross-kitchen leadership, maintain high culinary standards, and assist in operations during peak periods and staffing transitions.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of supervisory culinary experience, strong adaptability, and proven ability to manage multiple culinary environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of culinary supervisory experience.
• Experience in multiple restaurant concepts and banquet operations preferred.
• Strong adaptability, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in diverse, fast-paced culinary environments.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership support across all resort culinary outlets and kitchens.
• Serve as acting Sous Chef in assigned outlets as operational needs require.
• Ensure compliance with culinary standards, recipes, and presentation guidelines.
• Assist with banquet, restaurant, pool, beach, and special event operations.
• Support staffing coverage during vacations, leaves, and peak business periods.
• Train and mentor culinary team members throughout the resort.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections and line checks.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and product controls.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and HACCP standards.
• Support resort-wide culinary initiatives and menu rollouts.

Skills

Culinary supervision

Leadership

Banquet operations

Multiple concepts

Problem solving

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands‑on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long‑term partnerships. At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact. Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About our property: Currently undergoing the most significant transformation in its nearly four-decade history, Signia Hilton Naples Grande Beach Resort is being reimagined through a comprehensive resort‑wide renovation set to redefine the guest experience. Updates will introduce redesigned guest rooms and suites, vibrant culinary offerings, destination‑inspired experiences, premium wellness amenities, dynamic social and gathering spaces that encourage guest connection, along with Signia Hilton’s warm, anticipatory service. Naples Grande Beach Resort is set among lush mangrove forests on Florida’s Paradise Coast; Naples Grande Beach Resort is a 474‑room retreat offering direct access to three miles of white sand beach. The iconic resort is currently undergoing a transformative, property‑wide revitalization that will debut in early 2027, ushering in a new era of modern coastal luxury. The comprehensive reimagination will refresh guest accommodations, dining venues, public spaces and select meetings and event offerings while honoring the timeless beauty and the natural surroundings of Naples. The resort features more than 88,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, multiple dining outlets and a full‑service spa, making it a premier destination for leisure travelers, groups and special events.

Whether you are just starting your career or looking to advance in the hospitality industry, we have opportunities for individuals at all levels of experience. Joining our team means becoming part of a close‑knit community that values teamwork, professionalism, and a passion for delivering outstanding service. We provide attractive benefits and comprehensive training programs to ensure that our employees have the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles.

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for hospitality, we invite you to explore the exciting career opportunities available at Naples Grande Beach Resort.

What you will have an opportunity to do:

The Sous Chef – Tournant serves as a versatile culinary leader providing operational support across all resort kitchens. This position is responsible for maintaining culinary standards, ensuring continuity of leadership, and supporting operations during vacations, peak business periods, special events, and staffing transitions. The Sous Chef – Tournant must be adaptable, highly organized, and capable of leading multiple culinary environments.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide leadership support across all resort culinary outlets and kitchens.
• Serve as acting Sous Chef in assigned outlets as operational needs require.
• Ensure compliance with culinary standards, recipes, and presentation guidelines.
• Assist with banquet, restaurant, pool, beach, and special event operations.
• Support staffing coverage during vacations, leaves, and peak business periods.
• Train and mentor culinary team members throughout the resort.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections and line checks.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and product controls.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and HACCP standards.
• Support resort‑wide culinary initiatives and menu rollouts.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 3–5 years of culinary supervisory experience.
• Experience in multiple restaurant concepts and banquet operations preferred.
• Strong adaptability, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in diverse, fast‑paced culinary environments.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as required.

Key Performance Indicators

• Guest satisfaction scores
• Food cost and labor cost performance
• Product quality and consistency standards
• Team member retention and development
• Health and sanitation inspection results

Compensation:

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands‑on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long‑term partnerships. At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact. Our commitment to associates, guests, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.