Sous Chef

The Sundial Beach Resort is a beautiful and inviting destination located on Sanibel Island, Florida. Known for its breathtaking views, pristine beaches, and exceptional hospitality, this resort offers guests an unforgettable experience deeply rooted in luxury and comfort. Managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a trusted name in the hospitality industry, the resort is dedicated to delivering quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. The management team places a strong emphasis on family and work-life balance while providing ample development opportunities for their employees. Sundial Beach Resort has cultivated a reputation for excellence, making it a sought-after location for both tourists and professionals in the hospitality sector.

The resort is currently seeking a dynamic culinary leader to join their team as a Sous Chef. This full-time position plays a crucial role in the overall kitchen operation, working closely with the Executive Chef to ensure maximum guest satisfaction. The Sous Chef’s responsibilities range from planning, organizing, directing, to controlling daily activities within the kitchen. Key to this role is the management and coordination of food production schedules to maintain the highest level of food quality, taste, and presentation that the resort is known for.

In addition to supervising daily kitchen operations, the Sous Chef actively participates in food preparation and brings advanced culinary skills to create soups, sauces, specials, and assist with menu development. The role requires overseeing food production lines, expediting orders when necessary, and ensuring that all food preparation equipment is used safely and maintained properly. The ideal candidate will manage kitchen staff fairly, taking a personal interest in their professional growth and development. The Sous Chef is also expected to engage with guests by spending time in different outlets to ensure culinary offerings exceed expectations.

The position includes responsibility for creative menu planning, banquets, daily specials, and coordinating tasting and training sessions with wait staff and cooks to maximize upsell opportunities. Additionally, the Sous Chef assists with inventory management, ordering supplies, and collaborating with lead sushi and hibachi chefs to ensure smooth operation. Maintaining positive working relationships with the entire restaurant and kitchen team, stewarding employees, and adhering to all resort policies and standards are essential aspects of this role.

A robust compensation package accompanies this position, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, tuition reimbursement, a 401k plan with company match, and dining and travel discounts. The resort also provides paid tolls for access to Sanibel and Cape Coral, enhancing the overall employee experience. Sundial Beach Resort & Spa is proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated culinary professional ready to contribute to a respected resort and grow within a supportive and engaging environment.