Sous Chef - New Restaurant Opening Soon!

Naked Farmer; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing incentives

Annual paid vacation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Career progression

Complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Naked Farmer is opening a new West Palm Beach location and is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to help build culinary excellence from the ground up.

As a leader in our scratch-based kitchen, you will train the team, ensure consistent recipes, oversee shift operations, and uphold DoH food safety protocols.

Qualifications

• At least one year of leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Two or more years of experience cooking in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong culinary abilities and willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and uplift our culinary team with expertise and hospitality.
• Achieve proficiency at all Naked Farmer stations by following recipes and training.
• Prepare seasonal dishes according to established recipes and standards.
• Coordinate prep lists, inventory, and maintain walk-in with the Chef de Cuisine.
• Open and close the restaurant with checklists and team communication.
• Address guest concerns with creative solutions.
• Uphold DoH food safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership experience

High-volume kitchen

Strong communication

Team mentoring

Job description

Naked Farmer is proud to announce the opening of a new location! Coming Soon 2026! West Palm Beach we cannot wait to serve you!

As we prepare to expand into this community, we are seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a restaurant from the ground up, helping to establish a strong culture, deliver exceptional hospitality, and grow with us as we continue our mission to build a better food system.

SOUS CHEF

Naked Farmer is a pioneering farm-to-table restaurant group with multiple locations, cooking and serving scratch-made, healthy, and affordable meals. Our restaurants celebrate the seasonality of vegetables and the spirit of innovation, striving to create a sustainable food system that strengthens the connection between farmers and the community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Sous Chef, you will be instrumental in helping our Restaurant Leaders to foster culinary and hospitality excellence within our scratch-based kitchen. Your passion for cooking delicious food will be a cornerstone as you seek to perfect your craft at every Naked Farmer station. Through consistent execution of recipes, processes, and active training, you will enhance the collective knowledge of our entire restaurant team.

You will stand as a beacon of guidance and leadership, investing in the development of our team, leading through the rush of peak service times, addressing guest concerns, and embodying the best practices of our culinary and system operations. Your initiative as a mentor and leader in the kitchen will shine through as you engage in pre-shift meetings, manage shifts, and train new culinary team members according to Naked Farmer's training protocols. Your oversight will ensure that tasks throughout the restaurant are completed punctually and to our quality standards.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and a vibrant work culture
• Profit-sharing incentives
• Annual paid vacation
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for career progression within our rapidly growing company
• A complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily
• Flexible work schedule

At Naked Farmer, we are cultivating the next generation chefs. Our scratch-based kitchens are a hub for individuals passionate about real, good food. Your passion for cooking delicious food will be evident as you are a farmer of people who enjoys helping other chefs master various cooking stations, ensuring each recipe is prepared consistently to showcase the best of the season. You will inspire and lead those eager to share their love for cooking and transform others into skilled chefs. If you are driven by a sense of purpose and a craving for shaping the future of food, join us on our mission to build a better food system.

YOU WILL

• Inspire and uplift our culinary team by showcasing your expertise in the kitchen, providing warm hospitality, and maintaining a positive demeanor.
• Achieve proficiency at all Naked Farmer stations by consistently executing recipes, processes, and procedures, and by actively engaging in training to enhance the team's overall knowledge.
• Exhibit command over all menu items by preparing seasonal dishes according to our established recipes and standards.
• Coordinate prep lists and waste logs, contribute to food inventory, and maintain a well‑stocked and orderly walk‑in in collaboration with the Chef de Cuisine.
• Acquire knowledge of the restaurant's ordering systems to assist in managing stock levels required for service.
• Effectively open and close the restaurant with the aid of checklists and in‑depth communication with the team to ensure a smooth shift.
• Address guest concerns with creative and effective solutions.
• Guarantee that the team upholds the Department of Health and Naked Farmer's food safety protocols.

YOU HAVE

• A passion for real, good food and a willingness to learn new culinary skills.
• At least one year of leadership experience in a high‑volume kitchen.
• Two or more years of experience cooking in a high‑volume kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary abilities, while remaining open to learning and coaching.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and the ability to execute job duties effectively.
• Capable of meeting the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• A team player who is willing to contribute wherever needed.
• Respect and appreciation for your coworkers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A commitment to mentor chefs and nurture their growth into future restaurant leaders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the agility to adapt to new challenges.
• A keen eye for detail, ensuring excellence in every task.
• A reliable and optimistic, caring personality.

ABOUT NAKED FARMER

Born during a global pandemic, Naked Farmer quickly adapted, delivering fresh food directly from farm to doorstep. Our ethos is founded on resilience, transparency, and telling the story of the farmers behind our local food supply. With a commitment to becoming 100% locally‑sourced, we are now embarking on an expansion phase, opening new locations and furthering our mission of transparency in sourcing and cooking while supporting local farmers, communities, and chefs. Currently operating 11 restaurants in FL, NC and TN, we are in the process of adding six more across the state over the next 18 months.

And yes, all employees enjoy complimentary Naked Farmer meals every day—don't miss out on the sweet potatoes.

Join us as we build the future of food together.

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