Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Benefits available

Job summary

Santiago's Florida Kitchen & Craft Bar at the Guy Harvey Resort in Saint Augustine is seeking a PM Sous Chef. This working leadership role places you on the line with your team, mentoring and setting standards with every service.

You will coach, schedule, and drive food quality, safety, and hospitality, while collaborating with an Executive Chef and F&B Director. Competitive salary based on experience; full-time, year-round position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership on a kitchen line and experience as sous chef.
• Ability to mentor and develop line cooks.
• Strong food knowledge, quality control, and presentation.
• Calm under pressure with professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead evening kitchen operations.
• Cook alongside your team during service.
• Train and develop line cooks.
• Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Uphold food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with scheduling, inventory, prep, and organization.
• Support labor and food cost goals.
• Execute banquet and special event functions.
• Foster a positive, accountable kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Coaching

Food safety

On-the-line cooking

Problem solving

Job description

NOW HIRING – PM SOUS CHEF

Competitive Salary Based on Experience

Help Us Build Something Special.

Santiago's Florida Kitchen & Craft Bar at the Guy Harvey Resort isn't just hiring another manager—we're building a culinary team that believes in excellence, teamwork, and genuine hospitality.

We're looking for an experienced PM Sous Chef who wants more than just a job. We want someone who takes pride in mentoring others, leading by example, and creating an environment where both our team and our guests thrive.

This is a working leadership position. You'll be on the line with your team, coaching, teaching, problem‑solving, and helping set the standard every shift.

What You'll Love About This Opportunity

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Full-time, year-round position
• Beautiful oceanfront resort setting
• Paid Time Off and Medical Benefits available
• Work alongside an Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director who value teamwork and leadership
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on a growing culinary program

What You'll Do

• Lead evening kitchen operations
• Cook alongside your team during service
• Train and develop line cooks
• Maintain exceptional food quality and presentation
• Uphold food safety and sanitation standards
• Assist with scheduling, inventory, prep, and organization
• Support labor and food cost goals
• Execute banquet and special event functions
• Foster a positive, accountable kitchen culture

Who You Are

You're dependable.

You stay calm under pressure.

You coach instead of criticize.

You lead with professionalism and respect.

You believe the best leaders earn trust by working beside their team.

Our Culture

We believe great food starts with great people. We value teamwork over ego, accountability over excuses, and respect in every interaction. We're creating a kitchen where people are challenged, supported, and proud of the work they do.

If you're looking for an opportunity to help build something meaningful—not just punch a clock—we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and become part of the next chapter at Santiago's Florida Kitchen & Craft Bar