New Day Executive Search
Executive Sous Chef Upscale Scratch Kitchen | Sarasota, FL
New Day Executive Search, Sarasota, Florida, United States, 34230
Executive Sous Chef
Join one of Florida's most iconic restaurant groups and take the next step in your culinary leadership career. We are hiring an Executive Sous Chef to help lead back-of-house operations at a high-volume, upscale casual scratch kitchen in Sarasota. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a detail-driven chef who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about team development, operational excellence, and delivering consistently outstanding guest experiences. Compensation and Benefits
Base Salary: $75,000$90,000 Bonus Potential: $10,000$15,000 annually Full healthcare benefits Paid time off and holidays Long-term growth opportunities within a respected and historic restaurant group Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure seamless service execution Lead and manage large kitchen teams (1020 cooks per shift) Collaborate with the Executive Chef on seasonal menu development Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards Control food cost, labor, inventory, and BOH cleanliness Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations Promote a positive and performance-based kitchen culture Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume ($6M$15M) upscale casual scratch kitchen Proven ability to lead, coach, and inspire large culinary teams Fluent in Spanish and English
required for team communication and kitchen leadership Strong communication, organization, and labor management skills Professional appearance and demeanor required Interest in or experience with Spanish or Cuban cuisine is preferred
Join one of Florida's most iconic restaurant groups and take the next step in your culinary leadership career. We are hiring an Executive Sous Chef to help lead back-of-house operations at a high-volume, upscale casual scratch kitchen in Sarasota. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a detail-driven chef who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about team development, operational excellence, and delivering consistently outstanding guest experiences. Compensation and Benefits
Base Salary: $75,000$90,000 Bonus Potential: $10,000$15,000 annually Full healthcare benefits Paid time off and holidays Long-term growth opportunities within a respected and historic restaurant group Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure seamless service execution Lead and manage large kitchen teams (1020 cooks per shift) Collaborate with the Executive Chef on seasonal menu development Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards Control food cost, labor, inventory, and BOH cleanliness Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations Promote a positive and performance-based kitchen culture Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume ($6M$15M) upscale casual scratch kitchen Proven ability to lead, coach, and inspire large culinary teams Fluent in Spanish and English
required for team communication and kitchen leadership Strong communication, organization, and labor management skills Professional appearance and demeanor required Interest in or experience with Spanish or Cuban cuisine is preferred