Executive Sous Chef

Aloft Lake Nona

$90K — $100K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a cook in a high volume restaurant or resort kitchen
  • Previous leadership experience in a kitchen environment
  • Strong team collaboration skills
  • Effective communication with staff and customers
  • Active Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain one
  • Current US Driver's License
  • Flexibility to work various hours and days

Responsibilities

  • Maintain professional relationships with guests
  • Show expertise in food preparation
  • Select, train, schedule, supervise, and counsel kitchen staff
  • Ensure a smooth operation of the food preparation line
  • Prepare food as needed during service
  • Ensure cleanliness of kitchen areas
  • Maintain and secure kitchen equipment
  • Act as Executive Chef in their absence
  • Control food and labor costs
  • Train staff on recipes and kitchen standards

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Engagement in a creative culinary environment
  • Supportive company culture emphasizing teamwork
  • Chance to impact guest experience in a significant way
  • Involvement in a high-profile resort setting
Full Job Description
Overview

 

Looking for your next move in the culinary world? Step into a leadership role where creativity, connection, and culinary excellence come together. As our Executive Sous Chef, you’ll help guide daily kitchen operations, inspire a talented team, and deliver elevated, memorable dining experiences across the resort. You’ll champion Suncadia’s values while driving quality, consistency, and teamwork in every service. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments and love shaping both people and plates, this is where your craft and your career can truly grow. Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

 

Responsibilities
  • Maintain professional guest relations
  • Display knowledge of food preparation 
  • Assist in selecting, training, scheduling, supervising, and counseling employees according to Suncadia policies and procedures
  • Complete all paperwork as assigned
  • Coordinate smooth operation of food preparation line by supervising line staff
  • Prepare food as required
  • Direct cleanliness of kitchen area
  • Maintain resort kitchen equipment
  • Display knowledge of safe operation of kitchen equipment
  • Maintain security of kitchen area
  • Act as Executive Chef in their absence
  • Direct control of food and labor costs
  • Train staff in use of working menus, recipe cards, and photograph standards
  • Direct staff in sanitary food handling techniques
  • Display understanding of Suncadia appearance standards
  • Attend all mandatory meetings
  • Complete other duties as assigned, to include cross training
Qualifications

 

  • Minimum 5+ years experience as a cook in a high volume restaurant, resort/hotel kitchen
  • Previous leadership experience in a kitchen environment
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Able to communicate well with staff and customer
  • Active Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain one
  • Current US Driver's License
  • Ability to work flexible hours and days
  • Ability to read and communicate through written menu requirements
  • Supervisory skills including training, communication, and organization

 

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