Sous Chef Lead: Banquets, Plating & Team Mentorship

Opal Sol; Clearwater Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Free Associate Parking

Free Meal for every shift worked

25% Discount in Resort Outlets

Hotel Discounts with OPL

Friends and Family Discount

Job summary

Opal Sol is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team at our Florida resort. This role requires supervising multiple kitchen stations, mentoring hourly staff, and ensuring adherence to health codes and SOPs.

You will manage line and banquet kitchens, coordinate vendor orders, and contribute to menu planning and plating design. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a high standard of cleanliness, and the ability to work long hours, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must have a high standard of cleanliness and understanding of food safety practices.
• Must be clear and concise with verbal and written communication including emails.
• Must understand all kitchen equipment and communicate issues with the engineering department.
• Post-offer employment verifications, motor vehicle, and criminal background checks are conducted by the company.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and executes hot food for restaurant.
• Sets up and executes breakfast hot food for banquet events.
• Manages line cooks, production cooks, breakfast buffet attendants and stewards.
• Trains and mentors all hourly associates.
• Addresses kitchen-related problems and incidents promptly.
• Completes opening, daily, and weekly checklists as needed.
• Follows state health codes and company SOPs.
• Upholds health and safety standards.
• Works as a team for banquets and buffets with a can-do attitude.
• Collaborates with culinary management on product, multitasking and fast, efficient work.
• Oversees daily vendor orders and keeps coolers and storerooms organized.
• Sets up, maintains operations, and breaks down hot and cold stations.
• Plans and prepares special occasion menus including holiday brunches and buffets.
• Develops unique and visually appealing plating designs for new dishes.

Skills

Food safety

Cleanliness

Communication

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Opal Sol is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team at our Florida resort. This role requires supervising multiple kitchen stations, mentoring hourly staff, and ensuring adherence to health codes and SOPs.

You will manage line and banquet kitchens, coordinate vendor orders, and contribute to menu planning and plating design. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a high standard of cleanliness, and the ability to work long hours, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced