Sous Chef- Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

Sundial Beach Resort is a picturesque destination located on the serene Sanibel Island in Florida, known for its stunning beaches, luxurious accommodations, and exceptional hospitality services. This resort blends the tranquility of island living with high-end amenities, catering to both leisure travelers and corporate guests. Managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, Sundial Beach Resort & Spa prides itself on delivering outstanding guest experiences in a warm and welcoming environment. The company focuses not only on top-notch service but also on creating a supportive workplace that values family and work-life balance, offering ample opportunities for career growth and employee development. Sundial Beach Resort is also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and embraces equal employment opportunities for all applicants.

The resort is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Sous Chef to join its culinary team. This role involves assisting the Executive Chef in overseeing the entire kitchen operation to ensure maximum guest satisfaction through effective planning, organization, direction, and control of food production. The Sous Chef will be integral to maintaining the highest standards of food quality, taste, and presentation across all dining outlets including banquets. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day kitchen operations, coordinating food production schedules, and ensuring safety and cleanliness of kitchen equipment. The ideal candidate will actively participate in food preparation, develop creative menus, and conduct staff tastings and training sessions to enhance upselling opportunities. Additionally, this leadership position includes managing and developing culinary associates, fostering positive relationships with all restaurant and kitchen staff, and ensuring compliance with all resort policies and procedures.

This full-time role demands a culinary professional with at least five years of progressive experience in high-volume restaurant settings who possesses advanced cooking techniques, a strong creative flair, and superior communication skills. Candidates must hold Manager Serve Safe certification and demonstrate a positive attitude towards guests and team members alike. Organizational and time management skills are crucial to successful performance. Sundial Beach Resort offers a competitive compensation package including paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a 401k plan with company match, dining and travel discounts, and paid tolls for Sanibel and Cape Coral. This comprehensive benefits package underlines the resort's commitment to supporting its employees’ professional and personal well-being.