Sous Chef | Michelin | Orlando

Full Time
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Sous Chef


About the Role

A celebrated Japanese-influenced restaurant group is seeking an experienced, detail-driven Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. This is a unique hybrid role: three days per week you'll lead service in the group's flagship traditional restaurant, and the remaining two days you'll support the group's additional outlets, bringing consistency, training, and a high standard of execution across the portfolio. The ideal candidate brings Michelin-level discipline, a deep respect for Japanese ingredients and technique, and the versatility to thrive in multiple kitchen environments.


Schedule

  • 3 days per week in traditional restaurant service at the flagship location
  • 2 days per week assisting and supporting the group's other outlets


Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute daily service alongside the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine, maintaining exacting standards of preparation, plating, and consistency
  • Oversee station setup, mise en place, and line readiness ahead of each service
  • Source, handle, and properly store Japanese ingredients, including fish, produce, and specialty pantry items, with attention to seasonality and quality
  • Support menu development and seasonal changes in collaboration with culinary leadership
  • Train, mentor, and develop line cooks and junior team members across locations
  • Provide operational support at additional outlets, including service execution, staff training, recipe adherence, and quality control
  • Manage ordering, inventory, and receiving; help control food costs and minimize waste
  • Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and health code standards
  • Step in to lead the kitchen in the absence of senior culinary leadership


Qualifications

  • 3+ years of Sous Chef or senior line leadership experience in a high-volume or fine-dining kitchen
  • Michelin-starred or Michelin-recognized background highly preferred
  • Strong familiarity with Japanese ingredients, including fish handling, dashi and fermentation fundamentals, and seasonal produce
  • Solid grounding in classical technique with the precision expected of a fine-dining environment
  • Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a team
  • Adaptable and comfortable moving between kitchens with different concepts and service styles
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Food Handler or ServSafe certification required
  • Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays


Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
  • Health benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Dining discounts
  • Growth opportunities within an expanding restaurant group


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer


Job Information

Offered Salary
65k/year - 70k/year
Categories
Culinary