Executive Sous Chef Upscale Scratch Kitchen | Sarasota, FL

divh2Executive Sous Chef/h2pJoin one of Floridas 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./ppThis 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./ph3Compensation and Benefits/h3pBase Salary: $75,000$90,000/ppBonus Potential: $10,000$15,000 annually/ppFull healthcare benefits/ppPaid time off and holidays/ppLong-term growth opportunities within a respected and historic restaurant group/ph3Key Responsibilities/h3pOversee daily kitchen operations and ensure seamless service execution/ppLead and manage large kitchen teams (1020 cooks per shift)/ppCollaborate with the Executive Chef on seasonal menu development/ppMaintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards/ppControl food cost, labor, inventory, and BOH cleanliness/ppEnsure compliance with all health and safety regulations/ppPromote a positive and performance-based kitchen culture/ph3Qualifications/h3pMinimum 3 years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume ($6M$15M) upscale casual scratch kitchen/ppProven ability to lead, coach, and inspire large culinary teams/ppFluent in Spanish and English

required for team communication and kitchen leadership/ppStrong communication, organization, and labor management skills/ppProfessional appearance and demeanor required/ppInterest in or experience with Spanish or Cuban cuisine is preferred/p/div