Job Summary

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Join one of Florida’s most iconic restaurant groups and take the next step in your culinary leadership career. We are hiring an Executive Sous Chef to help lead back-of-house operations at a high-volume, upscale casual scratch kitchen in Sarasota.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a detail-driven chef who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about team development, operational excellence, and delivering consistently outstanding guest experiences.

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary: $75,000–$90,000
Bonus Potential: $10,000–$15,000 annually
Full healthcare benefits
Paid time off and holidays
Long-term growth opportunities within a respected and historic restaurant group

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure seamless service execution
Lead and manage large kitchen teams (10–20 cooks per shift)
Collaborate with the Executive Chef on seasonal menu development
Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
Control food cost, labor, inventory, and BOH cleanliness
Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
Promote a positive and performance-based kitchen culture

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume ($6M–$15M) upscale casual scratch kitchen
Proven ability to lead, coach, and inspire large culinary teams
Fluent in Spanish and English – required for team communication and kitchen leadership
Strong communication, organization, and labor management skills
Professional appearance and demeanor required
Interest in or experience with Spanish or Cuban cuisine is preferred

If you’re looking to grow with a legacy brand that values culinary excellence, team development, and long-term success, we encourage you to apply today.

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: 165938

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether 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 work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.