Wellness Kitchen Sous Chef — Organic, Scratch Cooking

Food & Thought 2; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Family culture

Job summary

Food and Thought 2 is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to drive daily kitchen operations in a 100% organic, wellness-focused concept. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to maintain exceptional food quality, consistent execution, and an outstanding guest experience.

The ideal candidate leads by example, develops people, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while promoting scratch cooking and ingredient integrity.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of culinary experience in a high-volume, scratch kitchen.
• Experience as a Lead Line Cook, Sous Chef, or similar role with supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in farm-to-table, organic, or wellness-focused concepts is a plus.
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, HACCP principles, and proper handling procedures.
• Basic familiarity with inventory, food cost, and kitchen production.
• Ability to lead by example and support a diverse team.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Coachable, curious, and eager to learn from an Executive Chef.
• Passion for organic food, ingredient quality, and culinary excellence.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations with the Executive Chef.
• Lead the line during shifts, setting professionalism and teamwork standards.
• Prepare, cook, and plate items while coaching the team in real time.
• Ensure recipes, portions, presentation, and quality standards are met.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Adapt to seasonal menu development and tastings with the Chef.
• Train and develop culinary team members on new recipes and stations.
• Support scheduling and labor planning as needed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Line cook / sous chef experience

Food safety & HACCP

Team supervision

Wellness-focused cuisine

Strong communication

Flexible schedule

Job description

Food and Thought 2 is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to drive daily kitchen operations in a 100% organic, wellness-focused concept. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to maintain exceptional food quality, consistent execution, and an outstanding guest experience.

The ideal candidate leads by example, develops people, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while promoting scratch cooking and ingredient integrity.