Sous Chef

The Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, located on the picturesque Sanibel Island, Florida, is a renowned luxury resort offering an unparalleled guest experience through its exceptional hospitality, beautiful surroundings, and diverse dining options. Managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, the resort is dedicated to delivering quality service and memorable guest experiences while fostering a positive and welcoming work environment. Columbus Hospitality Management places a strong emphasis on supporting its team members by promoting a healthy family/work-life balance and providing ample professional development opportunities, ensuring that employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

Sundial Beach Resort is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. This full-time role is integral to the success of the resort’s food and beverage operations and offers a rewarding career opportunity within a high-volume, luxury resort setting. The Sous Chef will assist the Executive Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations and ensuring that the highest standards of food quality, taste, and presentation are consistently met. By taking a hands-on approach to food preparation and kitchen management, the successful candidate will contribute directly to maximum guest satisfaction and smooth daily operations.

Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day kitchen activities, coordinating food production schedules, and maintaining food safety and equipment standards. The Sous Chef will also be involved in menu development, creation of daily specials, and training both culinary and service staff to ensure knowledge of the menu and up-sell opportunities. Collaboration with all restaurant and kitchen staff, including the lead sushi and hibachi chefs, is essential to maintain positive working relationships and efficiently order supplies while managing inventory.

This role is ideal for a culinary professional with at least five years of progressive experience in a high-volume restaurant or resort environment, who possesses advanced cooking techniques and a creative approach to menu planning. The individual must also demonstrate commitment to staff development, effective communication skills, and strong organizational and time management abilities. Certification in Manager Serve Safe is required.

In return for your expertise and dedication, the Sundial Beach Resort offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, and exclusive dining and travel discounts. Employees also receive paid tolls for Sanibel and Cape Coral, enhancing the convenience and benefits of working in this scenic location. If you are passionate about culinary arts and committed to exceeding guest expectations, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a vibrant and supportive resort environment.