Sous Chef
$80,000 - $80,000 USD yearly
Job Title: Sous Chef
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Client: High-Volume Approachable Fine Dining Restaurant
Compensation: Base salary of $80,000 + Performance Bonus
About Us
Culinaire Staffing is a specialized nationwide contingency recruitment firm focused on placing high-end hospitality managers, culinary executives, and multi-unit restaurant operators. We partner with exceptional hospitality brands that value craft, culture, and guest experience.
Position Overview
Our client, a premier high-volume, approachable fine dining establishment in Fort Lauderdale, is seeking a driven and talented Sous Chef to support culinary operations. In this role, you will work hand-in-hand with the executive chef to execute exceptional menus, maintain rigorous kitchen standards, lead the line during high-volume services, and foster a collaborative, professional, and passionate back-of-house culture.
Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Operations & Execution: Oversee daily food preparation, line execution, and plate presentation, ensuring consistent quality, timing, and upscale culinary standards during peak service hours.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, coach, and inspire line cooks, prep staff, and stewards. Foster a disciplined, positive, and growth-oriented kitchen environment.
Inventory & Ordering: Assist with inventory management, product ordering, receiving, and maintaining strict food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Cost Controls: Monitor waste, portioning, and food-cost targets without compromising on quality or creativity.
Culinary Collaboration: Partner with the leadership team on daily specials, menu development, and kitchen organization.
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 to 4 years of culinary management experience in a high-volume, upscale restaurant or fine-dining environment.
Proven technical mastery across multiple kitchen stations and a deep appreciation for scratch-made, high-end cuisine.
Demonstrated success in labor and inventory management, food safety compliance, and kitchen cost control.
A natural leader who is collaborative, calm under pressure, and deeply passionate about the culinary arts.
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation: Base salary of $80,000, plus performance-based bonus opportunities.
Culture: Join a supportive, professional hospitality team that values creativity, operational excellence, and mutual respect.
Growth: Opportunity to make a significant impact and grow within a thriving restaurant group.
Interested candidates or qualified referrals are encouraged to reach out to Culinaire Staffing directly to discuss this opportunity further.