Sous Chef, Fine Dining

Job overview

The Sous Chef, Fine Dining role is onsite in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and pays $70,000–$80,000 per year. The position supports a modern, seafood-forward waterfront restaurant opening in Fort Lauderdale, focused on polished service, quality ingredients, and hospitality. Working with the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef helps lead kitchen operations and execute a seasonal menu to the restaurant’s quality and presentation standards. The role supports consistent service and kitchen performance through staff supervision, inventory and cost management, food safety, and timely order execution.

What you'll do

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily food preparation, cooking, and plating
• help develop and execute menu items
• maintain food quality and presentation
• supervise and train kitchen staff
• monitor inventory and stock rotation
• minimize waste
• uphold health and safety regulations
• oversee equipment maintenance
• manage food and labor budgets
• ensure timely and accurate order execution.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sous chef

fort lauderdale fl

fine dining

seafood-forward restaurant

kitchen operations

menu development

staff supervision

food safety

$70k–$80k/year

evenings and weekends as needed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Vacation pay
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• monthly company dining allowance
• supplemental benefit plans
• 401(k) with employer match after 12 months
• employer-paid life insurance
• paid/floating holidays for four major holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• management referral program.

Why this role

The posting seeks experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a high-volume fine dining restaurant with at least $10 million in annual sales, and a culinary degree or equivalent experience. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be needed.

About the employer

Superior Talent Source is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.