Executive Sous Chef

Sweetwaters a modern, seafood-forward, waterfront restaurant is opening in Fort Lauderdale, built around polished service, exceptional ingredients, and a high-level of hospitality . We are assembling the founding leadership team that will set the culture, the standards, and the guest experience from day one. This is an opportunity to help create a restaurant that feels refined without being formal, elevated without being pretentious, and deeply hospitality-driven at every level. We are seeking a Chef de Cuisine (Executive Sous Chef) who is ready to lead at scale — someone who can orchestrate excellence while continuing to elevate and evolve a menu that is bold, seasonally driven, and unforgettable. The Opportunity This is not a back-of-house management role - this is a culinary leadership position. Lead a high-performing culinary brigade, high-volume, upscale environment Drive consistency and excellence across premium offerings, and seasonally inspired dishes Inspire innovation while protecting the integrity of the concept Set the tone for kitchen culture — disciplined, collaborative, accountable, and proud Partner closely with the Executive Chef and senior leadership to execute strategic culinary initiatives You will be hands-on, present on the line, and relentlessly focused on execution. Every dish that leaves the pass represents our brand and your leadership. What You’ll Own Daily kitchen operations and service execution at the highest level Culinary training, mentorship, and development of sous chefs and line cooks Labor management and food cost performance in a high-volume setting Menu implementation and seasonal rollouts Inventory, purchasing, and vendor partnerships Health, safety, and sanitation excellence Seamless collaboration with front-of-house leadership to deliver a refined, guest experience Who You Are 3+ years as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef in an $8MM+ upscale restaurant A proven leader of large teams in high-expectation environments Financially savvy — you understand margins, labor models, and cost controls Passionate about premium ingredients, technique, and presentation Calm under pressure and energized by volume A culture-builder who develops people and holds high standards Culinary degree preferred, though demonstrated excellence and progressive growth matter most. Why Sweetwaters The opportunity to lead and set the standard for a new restaurant Visibility within Specialty Restaurants Corporation , a respected, privately held restaurant group with iconic properties Real opportunity for career progression within a growing organization Comprehensive Health Plans that include, a variety of medical and dental plans, employer contribution HAS for yourself and dependents. Lifestyle Spending Account benefit, which supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, childcare, student loans & more! Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life's unknowns 401k with annual employer match after 12 months employment Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment Monthly Reward Dollars to use at various company locations. Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays Paid Sick Time renewed yearly Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions Pay: $ 80,000- $90,000 / year If you are ready to lead a kitchen where performance meets precision, where volume meets refinement, and where every guest matters, we would love to meet you. #J-18808-Ljbffr