Sous Chef

Pompano Beach, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

career growth

recognition programs

flexible scheduling

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Leadership programs

Cell Phone Allowance

Job Description

The Sous Chef position at Earls represents a significant leadership opportunity within the culinary team, focusing on optimizing Back-of-House operations and developing a high-performing team of culinary professionals. As a Sous Chef, individuals will be instrumental in driving strategic management, overseeing key operational metrics to ensure financial accountability, and delivering impeccable food quality and service excellence. This role is ideal for culinary leaders who are passionate about personal and professional growth, eager to take on new challenges, and ready to contribute to a supportive and engaging kitchen culture. With dedicated leadership and mentorship programs, the role offers structured pathways for skill development and career advancement. Candidates will enjoy a collaborative environment where the focus is on fostering a performance-driven team culture across both Back-of-House and Front-of-House operations. Additionally, Earls provides attractive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, paid time off, and employee discounts, making it a rewarding place for culinary professionals to thrive and grow their careers.

Job Requirements

Required experience in a Sous Chef or comparable culinary role within the hospitality or restaurant industry
Strong coaching and leadership skills focused on actively developing culinary partners
A commitment to fostering a supportive engaging and performance-driven kitchen culture for all team members
A drive for continuous professional growth actively seeking and applying feedback coaching and mentorship
Demonstrated ability to drive seamless service execution by maintaining strong cross-functional alignment and clear communication between the Front-of-House and Back-of-House teams
Be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time
frequent bending reaching and stretching
repetitive manual tasks
and lift and carry up to 50 lbs
The ability to legally work in the United States

Job Qualifications

Experience in a Sous Chef or comparable culinary role within the hospitality or restaurant industry
Strong coaching and leadership skills focused on actively developing culinary partners
Commitment to fostering a supportive engaging and performance-driven kitchen culture
Demonstrated ability to drive seamless service execution maintaining strong cross-functional alignment and clear communication
Proven capability in strategic management of Back-of-House operations
Effective interpersonal and team-building skills
Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations in kitchen environments

Job Duties

Strategically recruit and develop high-performing culinary partners and future leaders building a robust internal talent pipeline
Maintain active oversight of Back-of-House operations managing key operational metrics to ensure financial accountability
Drive service excellence and profitability by implementing strategic action plans ensuring consistent quality control and flawless execution
Execute personalized development plans and coaching sessions actively mentoring team members to accelerate growth and leadership competencies
Collaborate closely with Front-of-House teams to ensure seamless service execution and clear communication
Monitor inventory and manage kitchen resources efficiently to minimize waste and control costs
Uphold rigorous health and safety standards to maintain a clean and compliant kitchen environment