Sous Chef – Upscale, High-Volume Asian Cuisine | Orlando, FL

Sous Chef – Upscale, High-Volume Asian Cuisine | Orlando, FL

Step into a leadership role with one of Central Florida's premier upscale dining destinations, where creativity, precision, and high-volume execution come together. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef with a passion for Asian cuisine to lead a talented culinary team, contribute to menu innovation, and grow within a world-class hospitality environment.

Sous Chef Benefits

• Competitive salary of $56,900–$76,800, plus annual performance bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Employee discounts at hotels, resorts, restaurants, and entertainment venues
• Long-term career growth with a nationally recognized hospitality organization

Sous Chef Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, upscale kitchen
• Strong background in Asian cuisine with exceptional culinary technique and presentation skills
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop kitchen teams in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing food and labor costs, inventory, purchasing, and recipe costing
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations; ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)
• Flexible schedule with availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods

Sous Chef Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations while maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency
• Lead, mentor, and develop culinary team members to ensure efficient production and high performance
• Manage inventory, ordering, scheduling, food costs, and labor expenses to meet operational goals
• Assist with menu development, recipe creation, and standardized culinary execution
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen environment that meets all regulatory standards
• Ensure every dish is prepared with precision, consistency, and the presentation expected in an upscale dining experience