Executive Sous Chef – Sarasota, FL

Recruiting Partner: Michael Gaidusek

Sarasota, Florida | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $78,000 to $90,000 | Job ID: 158026

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Join a historic restaurant group in beautiful Sarasota, FL, as an Executive Sous Chef. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a concept known for its vibrant atmosphere, scratch kitchen, and commitment to high-quality ingredients.

Executive Sous Chef Benefits and Compensation:

Competitive base salary of $70,000–$80,000
Performance-based bonus
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Restaurant is closed on major holidays
Work with a respected culinary team in a well-established, high-profile concept

Executive Sous Chef Requirements & Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, upscale casual or fine dining environment
Strong skills in team development, staff training, and leading by example
Proven ability to maintain consistency and quality in a scratch kitchen setting
In-depth knowledge of inventory management, food costing, and kitchen operations
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with high attention to detail

Executive Sous Chef Preferred Background & Skills:

Formal culinary education or relevant certifications
Experience with seasonal menu planning and vendor sourcing
Strong track record of promoting food safety and sanitation standards
Familiarity with kitchen software and inventory management tools (e.g., ChefTech, MarketMan)

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 158026

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.