Sous Chef Vicolo/Solfina

BENCHMARK; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Naples Grande Beach Resort is seeking a Sous Chef to support Vicolo and Solfina, overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, and mentoring a culinary team. The role emphasizes consistency, efficiency, and exceptional guest experiences in an upscale resort setting.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of supervisory kitchen experience, a strong grasp of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, and the flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of supervisory culinary experience.
• Strong understanding of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
• Experience in upscale restaurants, hotels, or resorts preferred.
• Strong culinary fundamentals and leadership skills.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen operations during assigned shifts.
• Ensure recipes and presentation standards are consistently executed.
• Lead station setup, production, and service execution.
• Train and coach culinary team members.
• Monitor food quality and portion control.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering.
• Enforce sanitation and food safety standards.
• Support labor management and productivity initiatives.
• Assist with menu rollout and culinary promotions.

Skills

Supervisory culinary experience

Italian cuisine

Mediterranean cuisine

Leadership skills

Food safety

Job description

## Sous Chef Vicolo/SolfinaApply: Naples Grande Beach Resort: Full time: Posted Today: R0066791Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships. At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact. Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.About our property:Currently undergoing the most significant transformation in its nearly four-decade history, Signia Hilton Naples Grande Beach Resort is being reimagined through a comprehensive resort-wide renovation set to redefine the guest experience. Updates will introduce redesigned guest rooms and suites, vibrant culinary offerings, destination-inspired experiences, premium wellness amenities, dynamic social and gathering spaces that encourage guest connection, along with Signia Hilton's warm, anticipatory service. Naples Grande Beach Resort is Set among lush mangrove forests on Florida’s Paradise Coast; Naples Grande Beach Resort is a 474-room retreat offering direct access to three miles of white sand beach. The iconic resort is currently undergoing a transformative, property-wide revitalization that will debut in early 2027, ushering in a new era of modern coastal luxury. The comprehensive reimagination will refresh guest accommodations, dining venues, public spaces and select meetings and event offerings while honoring the timeless beauty and the natural surroundings of Naples. The resort features more than 88,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, multiple dining outlets and a full-service spa, making it a premier destination for leisure travelers, groups and special events. Whether you are just starting your career or looking to advance in the hospitality industry, we have opportunities for individuals at all levels of experience. Joining our team means becoming part of a close-knit community that values teamwork, professionalism, and a passion for delivering outstanding service. We provide attractive benefits and comprehensive training programs to ensure that our employees have the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles. If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for hospitality, we invite you to explore the exciting career opportunities available at Naples Grande Beach Resort. Take the first step towards a rewarding career by applying today.What you will have an opportunity to do:The Sous Chef assists in the daily operation of Vicolo and Solfina by supervising food production, ensuring quality standards, and supporting team development. This position plays a key role in maintaining consistency, efficiency, and exceptional guest experiences.**Essential Responsibilities:**· Supervise kitchen operations during assigned shifts.· Ensure recipes & presentation standards are consistently executed· Lead station setup, production, and service execution· Train and coach culinary team members· Monitor food quality & portion control.· Assist with inventory management & ordering.· Enforce sanitation & food safety standards· Support labor management & productivity initiatives.· Assist with menu rollouts & culinary promotions.**What are we looking for?**· Minimum 2-4 years of supervisory culinary experience.· Strong understanding of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.· Experience in upscale restaurants, hotels, or resorts preferred· Strong culinary fundamentals and leadership skills.· Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.Physical Requirements· Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.· Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.· Ability to work in hot, cold, and humid kitchen environments.· Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as required.Key Performance Indicators· Guest satisfaction scores· Food cost and labor cost performance.· Product quality and consistency standards.· Team member retention and development.· Health and sanitation inspection results.**Compensation:**-Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.