Sous Chef

Sous Chef - Upscale Casual Concept Location: Tampa, FL A respected, high-volume hospitality group in Tampa is seeking 1-2 Sous Chefs to join a polished, team-driven culinary operation. This concept serves 600-900 guests daily with a strong breakfast, brunch, and lunch program and annual sales of $7-9 million.This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional seeking stability, leadership growth, and work-life balance — with no regular dinner service.Why This Role Stands OutCompetitive salary: $60K-$70KStructured performance reviews with opportunity for salary growthNo Dinner Service, but possible 3-6 night events a monthHigh-volume, well-respected brandStrong corporate culinary leadership supportClear growth path within an established hospitality groupGreat role for someone seeking long-term stability and family balanceWhat You’ll Be Responsible ForSupporting daily kitchen operations in a high-volume, open kitchenLeading and coaching a BOH team of 10-20+ employeesMaintaining consistency, quality, and execution standardsOverseeing prep systems, line flow, and expo during peak serviceManaging labor, food cost awareness, and inventory supportSupporting occasional evening events (no regular dinner shifts)Partnering with Corporate Chef and Executive Chef on execution and team developmentWhat We’re Looking For2-3+ years of experience as a Sous Chef or strong Kitchen ManagerExperience in a high-volume, scratch kitchen environmentStrong culinary fundamentals and kitchen organization skillsProven people-management and coaching abilityPositive energy and team-first leadership styleProfessional appearance and comfort working in an open kitchenStable work history with growth mindsetNo ego-driven leadership style — collaborative and culture-focusedIdeal BackgroundExperience from upscale casual restaurants, polished brunch concepts, boutique hotels, or chef-driven daytime operations is highly preferred.If you’re a steady, high-energy culinary leader who enjoys mentoring teams and executing at a high level — without the burnout of late-night dinner service — we’d love to connect.Apply directly to learn more about this confidential opportunity.

Created: 2026-04-02