Upscale Sous Chef — Lead & Elevate Fine Dining

Goodwin Recruiting; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly + bonus

45-50 hr work week

Training program

Growth potential

Travel for training

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting in Naples, FL is seeking an upscale Sous Chef to lead a dedicated culinary team in a high-volume, upscale casual or fine dining setting. You will drive exceptional guest experiences through strong leadership and menu execution.

The role emphasizes food quality, presentation, and collaboration with management on menu development, with opportunities for growth within a respected restaurant group. Travel for training may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a restaurant leadership position.
• Experience in a full-service upscale casual or fine dining environment.
• Proven track record in a higher volume restaurant with sales exceeding $4 million.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and a people-first mentality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to deliver outstanding culinary experiences.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Collaborate with management to develop innovative menu items.
• Maintain a positive and engaging work environment for all staff.
• Take pride in developing team members and fostering their growth.

Skills

Leadership

Food quality

Team motivation

Guest service

Positive attitude

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting in Naples, FL is seeking an upscale Sous Chef to lead a dedicated culinary team in a high-volume, upscale casual or fine dining setting. You will drive exceptional guest experiences through strong leadership and menu execution.

The role emphasizes food quality, presentation, and collaboration with management on menu development, with opportunities for growth within a respected restaurant group. Travel for training may be required.