Sous Chef

Sous ChefPonte Vedra Beach, FL | OnsiteAbout This RoleVicar’s Landing is seeking a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to support culinary leadership and daily kitchen operations. Working closely with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine, this role supervises food preparation, service execution, and kitchen staff while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and sanitation. The Sous Chef serves as a key leader in ensuring operational excellence across dining venues.What You’ll DoSupervise and participate in daily food production, ensuring meals meet quality, presentation, and dietary standardsLead kitchen staff during service and provide direction, support, and guidanceEnsure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standardsReview menus and production schedules to ensure readiness and efficiencyMonitor food temperatures, production logs, and kitchen documentationSupport inventory control, food storage, and FIFO proceduresAssist with staff training, scheduling support, and performance feedbackSkills You NeedMust Have SkillsMinimum 3 to 5 years of professional kitchen experienceStrong knowledge of food preparation techniques, safety, and sanitationAbility to lead teams in a fast paced kitchen environmentStrong organization, communication, and time management skillsAbility to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periodsNice to Have SkillsCulinary degree or formal culinary trainingServSafe or equivalent food safety certificationExperience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality diningEducation: Degree not required if you have relevant skills or experience.How You’ll Grow HereIn your first 12 to 24 months, you’ll have opportunities to:Strengthen culinary leadership and supervisory experienceTake on expanded operational responsibilities over timeGrow through collaboration with experienced culinary leadershipCompensation & BenefitsBase Salary: $23.00 to $25.00(Range depends on experience, skills, and shift)Additional Compensation:Holiday BonusScholarship OpportunitiesFree lunchBenefits Snapshot:Health, dental, visionRetirement savingsPaid time off #J-18808-Ljbffr Vicar