Sous Chef - Lead Creative, High-Impact Kitchen

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Torch of Friendship (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking an experienced culinary leader to oversee the kitchen in the Executive Chef's absence, lead staff, and ensure timely service while upholding quality.

You bring 1+ year of high-volume kitchen experience, a culinary degree, and a flexible schedule. You excel in knife skills, multitasking, and team leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of previous culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant or culinary program curriculum.
• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Science or related certificate is preferred.
• Flexible schedule; weekends, nights, mornings, and holidays when needed.
• Excellent knife skills (precise and reliable).
• You're a leader with a desire to build a healthy and collaborative team.
• Able to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication to foster positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Inventively solve issues and seize control of problematic situations.
• Lead and train kitchen staff; establish a working schedule.
• Interview and hire employees; plan, assign, direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline.
• Identify developable personnel and provide necessary training.
• Order, stock, and inspect quality of food items for daily service.
• Maintain budgeted labor costs and assist in controlling overtime.
• Ensure timely production of food and tickets (20 minutes or less).
• Participate in service education and staff training on menu items.
• Contribute to meeting financial targets while achieving food quality and service objectives.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen facilities; supervise daily cleaning.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Science or related certificate

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking an experienced culinary leader to oversee the kitchen in the Executive Chef's absence, lead staff, and ensure timely service while upholding quality.

You bring 1+ year of high-volume kitchen experience, a culinary degree, and a flexible schedule. You excel in knife skills, multitasking, and team leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.