Waterfront Exec Sous Chef — Lead Scratch Kitchen

Lm-Restaurants; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company contribution up to

Paid time off

Dining discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Cove in Deerfield Beach, FL is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead a high-energy scratch kitchen and act as the Executive Chef’s right hand. You will manage line execution, coach a diverse kitchen team, and ensure food quality and service excellence in a waterfront setting.

We offer a competitive salary, quarterly bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits. This role is a full-time onsite position at a beloved Deerfield Beach restaurant with strong community ties.

Qualifications

• Culinary leader with ability to run a serious scratch kitchen.
• Experience leading a team and directing line during rushes.
• Strong standards for quality, safety, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Executive Chef’s right hand and lead all back-of-house operations in their absence.
• Help run a high-volume, full-service scratch kitchen where quality, freshness, and execution matter every shift.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop Sous Chefs, cooks, prep cooks, and utility team members.
• Own line execution by keeping food quality, ticket times, plating, and consistency sharp during service.
• Execute recipes and menus to standard while protecting the integrity of scratch-made preparation.
• Work confidently with fresh seafood, proteins, sauces, produce, and other fresh ingredients.
• Conduct daily shift briefings and ensure the kitchen is stocked, prepped, organized, and ready for the rush.
• Control food flow while identifying opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, waste, labor, and food cost.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, equipment, and overall kitchen cleanliness.
• Partner with the Executive Chef to build a BOH culture where people develop, perform, and take pride in their work.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen management

Staff training

Food safety

High-volume cooking

Job description

The Cove in Deerfield Beach, FL is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead a high-energy scratch kitchen and act as the Executive Chef’s right hand. You will manage line execution, coach a diverse kitchen team, and ensure food quality and service excellence in a waterfront setting.

We offer a competitive salary, quarterly bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits. This role is a full-time onsite position at a beloved Deerfield Beach restaurant with strong community ties.