Sous Chef – Event & Café Operations | Tampa, FL

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Join one of Tampa’s most iconic restaurant groups. We're hiring a Sous Chef for our café and event-driven location near the city’s sports and entertainment district. This role blends the pace of daily café service with the excitement of high-volume rushes for games, concerts, and catered events.

You’ll take ownership of BOH operations on your shifts — managing labor, quality, and kitchen flow, whether it’s a quiet afternoon or a sold-out arena event.

What We Offer

• Base Salary: $60K–$65K
• Bonus Potential: Up to $8,000 per year
• Full healthcare package
• PTO and paid holidays
• Career growth across one of Florida’s most respected restaurant groups
• Exposure to catering, events, and daily operations — no two days are the same!

Your Role

• Lead back-of-house operations and prep during café service and event surges
• Adjust labor and prep schedules based on forecasted volume
• Maintain food quality, cleanliness, and kitchen readiness
• Assign stations, lead expo, and coach BOH staff
• Support the Executive Chef with ordering, inventory, and shift flow
• Uphold kitchen standards and motivate your team

Your Background

• 2+ years as a Sous Chef, Lead Line Cook, or BOH Supervisor in high-volume kitchens
• Hotel outlet, catering, or event-based experience preferred
• Comfortable managing both slow periods and busy rushes
• ServSafe certified or willing to obtain
• Professional presence with a team-first mindset

Ready to join a brand known for excellence? Apply today and take the next step in your culinary career.

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: 168433

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Erin Alcorn

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