Executive Sous Chef | Seaglass

At Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, guests enjoy 3.5 miles of beach, scenic marshlands, luxurious oceanfront accommodations, world‑class golf, dining, family‑friendly activities and a full‑service spa. Our associates are part of a dynamic, supportive team that values respect, gratitude, and empowerment. We offer hands‑on training, growth opportunities, and the pride of working for a company known for exceptional service. If you’re friendly, motivated, and passionate about serving others, Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa may be your perfect fit. Overview The Executive Sous Chef supports the Culinary Department by overseeing daily kitchen operations and food‑production outlets, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and cost‑effective performance. This role carries broad responsibility for maintaining high culinary standards, optimizing resources, and minimizing operating expenses while working closely with the Executive Chef to manage staff, guide production, and uphold the overall quality and effectiveness of the culinary program. It formally reports to the Executive Chef. Essential Functions Responsible for the execution of all Omni Hotel & Resorts company policies/procedures, ensuring that all services provided achieve the established standards within the agreed budgetary controls. Assist the Executive Chef in budgeting (food cost, payroll, etc.) and control overheads to achieve the food cost budget throughout the year; report variances with reasons and recommendations for remedial action. Manage associates in scheduling, training, developing, coaching, counseling, and conducting reviews. Also focus on attracting, interviewing, retaining and motivating associates while providing a safe work environment. Advise the Executive Chef on all matters relating to the kitchen area and ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen. Ensure guest satisfaction with the smooth and effective running of day‑to‑day operations. Establish and maintain control of the standards for purchasing and receiving items. Test and evaluate products for quality, paying particular attention to yield, holding qualities, market price, and wastage usage of leftovers. Constantly inspect all food service sections during service time to ensure that correct standards are maintained. Direct proper sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment. Comply with EcoSure & health code standards for sanitation. Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in good working order. Control equipment and schedule maintenance. Perform any other job‑related duties as assigned. Qualifications 3–5 years of experience in high‑volume banquet operation. Previous culinary supervisory experience preferred. Advanced knife skills required. Minimum one year of banquet culinary experience, preferably in a high‑volume upscale hotel banquet operation; must be familiar with all cooking techniques. Familiarity with batch and quantity cooking. Ability to multi‑task. Strong organizational, culinary, communication, and motivational skills. Proficiency in all aspects of Food & Beverage/Hospitality industry control procedures. Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time. Physical capacity to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds. FHC certified or ServSafe Sanitation certified required. Flexibility with scheduling in accordance with fluctuating business levels, events, and functions. Working Environment Interior of hotel, restaurant, and kitchen areas, with exposure to humidity, steam, and extreme temperatures. Exposure to food and beverage hazardous cleaning chemicals. Exposure to food items and beverages. Omni Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer. The EEO is the Law Poster is available using the following link. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages. If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Omni Hotels & Resorts