Sous Chef

W South Beach | Miami Beach, FL

At W South Beach, culinary experiences are bold, vibrant, and driven by creativity. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations across our dynamic food and beverage outlets, including The Grove Restaurant, Living Room, and Pool & Beach.

This role is ideal for a strong culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, lifestyle-driven environment and is passionate about food quality, team development, and operational excellence.

The Sous Chef assists in overseeing daily kitchen operations while ensuring consistent execution, quality, and presentation across all outlets. Working closely with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership, this role supports menu execution, staff supervision, and operational standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.

• Assist in managing daily kitchen operations for multiple outlets and service periods

• Execute and maintain menu items according to recipes, standards, and presentation guidelines

• Supervise, train, and mentor culinary team members to ensure efficiency and consistency

• Support menu development, seasonal updates, and special event execution

• Ensure proper food handling, storage, labeling, and inventory rotation

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, equipment, and storage spaces

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines

• Communicate effectively with culinary leadership and front-of-house teams

• Support service during high-volume periods while maintaining quality standards

• Assist with scheduling, prep planning, ordering, and inventory control

• Uphold W South Beach standards for quality, safety, and professionalism

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous role in a hotel or high-volume restaurant environment preferred

• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse kitchen team

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment

• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills

• Hands-on leadership style with a focus on quality and consistency

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Culinary school training is a plus but not required