Sous Chef - Dune House Hotel & Spa - Jacksonville, FL

Coastal Farmer is a newly established restaurant concept designed for the reimagined Dune House, located in the beautiful coastal community of Atlantic Beach, Florida. This dining establishment emphasizes the honest flavors drawn from both sea and soil, inspired by the natural rhythm of life along the coast. Coastal Farmer combines fresh local ingredients with heartfelt culinary traditions to create a unique dining experience that connects guests to the land and waters that define this region. The restaurant space has been thoughtfully redesigned with natural materials and airy colors that create a welcoming and fresh atmosphere. The focus is on celebrating the region's harvests, sharing meaningful meals, and delivering a spirit that feels deeply rooted in the local community. Each dish and drink served highlights a sense of place, emphasizing fresh catch, oysters, and farm-forward cooking, all shaped by the people who call this coastline home.

The role at Coastal Farmer presents an exceptional opportunity for individuals passionate about culinary arts and hospitality to be part of a restaurant in its foundational stages. The position is a regular full-time role based within One Ocean Resort and Spa, offering a chance to work in a dynamic environment where the daily operations of the kitchen are managed with dedication to quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. The position involves overseeing the entire kitchen staff and ensuring that food production, preparation, and presentation meet the highest standards while strictly adhering to franchise and regulatory guidelines. This role is critical to the restaurant's success, entailing the management of human resources within the kitchen, tactical control of food and labor costs, and collaboration with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine to innovate and improve the menu and kitchen operations. The successful candidate will exhibit strong leadership skills to attract, motivate, and retain talented staff, providing a safe and supportive work environment. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen sanitation and equipment, cost analysis and control, promoting safety programs, and ensuring a positive team culture that aligns with the restaurant's mission.

Additional benefits include unlimited paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, company-paid short-term disability, paid family and medical leave up to 12 weeks, an employee assistance program for mental health and wellness, and attractive discounts on hotels, restaurants, and more. This position is ideal for an individual with advanced knowledge in food and beverage management, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and a passion for delivering excellent culinary experiences that tell the story of the Coast’s best flavors. Join Coastal Farmer and be part of a community-focused hospitality team dedicated to culinary excellence and creating memorable dining moments in a stunning coastal setting.