Sous Chef | Lead Med Kitchen, Quality & Growth

Motek Florida; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Wages paid weekly

Growth opportunities as we expand

401k savings plans

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employee discounts across brands

Job summary

Motek Florida, a Mediterranean concept from Happy Corner Hospitality, is hiring a Sous Chef for its new Broward County location. You will support the Executive Chef, oversee daily back-of-house operations, ensure food quality, and lead kitchen staff in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in a high-volume kitchen with supervisory experience, a culinary background, strong knowledge of food safety, and excellent communication to align FOH and BOH teams. Bilingual preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen; supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred.
• Mediterranean cuisine experience is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise line execution to ensure efficient, accurate service.
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Assist with inventory control, ordering, and proper food storage.
• Train and cross-train kitchen staff on multiple stations.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Assist with expediting to manage ticket flow and service timing.
• Support labor scheduling and productivity goals.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Food safety & sanitation

Inventory control & cost awareness

Team communication

Multi-station training

Bilingual ability

Education

Culinary degree or formal culinary training

Job description

Motek Florida, a Mediterranean concept from Happy Corner Hospitality, is hiring a Sous Chef for its new Broward County location. You will support the Executive Chef, oversee daily back-of-house operations, ensure food quality, and lead kitchen staff in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in a high-volume kitchen with supervisory experience, a culinary background, strong knowledge of food safety, and excellent communication to align FOH and BOH teams. Bilingual preferred.