The Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina is seeking a Sous Chef to directing, managing, and inspiring the operations of a kitchen staff serving two high energy beach-side outlets, as well as Banquet operations. Focus is on presenting delicious quality-centered menu items in the beach-side outlets while maintaining a professional demeanor, an enthusiasm for authentic creativity, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness. Responsibilities also include the development of the kitchen staff by providing effective supervisory guidance and conducting regular training while reinforcing Pink Shell core values.

Additional Duties Include:

• Ensure the highest standard of food quality including a focus on deliciousness, proper culinary preparation (hot food hot, cold food cold), freshness and authenticity
• Operate with genuine hospitality, have a special desire to listen constructively to guest comments, treat the service staff as guest representatives and maintain a respectful decorum amongst the team
• Train all associates in the kitchen how to perform their duties to the best of their abilities
• Ensure open, written and verbal communication between managers and associates
• Supervise associates work productivity, breaks, safety and sanitation habits
• Ensure a high standard in food quality by appearance, taste and garnishment of plate
• Ensure all opening and closing duties for cooks, line cooks and prep cooks are completed
• Ensure food is expedited from the front line during meal periods
• Ensure all staff is adhering to standard operating procedures under BMC guidelines
• Report substandard conditions to supervisors
• Participate and makes recommendations in associate performance reviews and can conduct professionally informed progressive discipline when necessary.
• Participate in the monthly food and beverage inventory
• Ensure food items are properly handled for safety and cost control
• Ensure designated areas are locked at all times
• Maintain quality and variety of associate meals

What you need to apply:

• 2+ years of experience as Sous Chef or Kitchen Supervisor
• Or Culinary Degree + 5 years culinary experience

Who are we? The Pink Shell Resort and Marina sits on an expansive 12 acres on Fort Myers Beach. We are surrounded by the Matanzas Pass on one side of our island and Gulf of Mexico on the other. We offer studios, one- and two-bedroom accommodations, meeting facilities, a spa, full-service marina, fitness center, two restaurants and fun activities for the whole family.

What do we offer? Life Insurance, 401-k Plan, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations, Personal/Sick Time and a Floating Holiday.

Want to work in Paradise…….. Go for it! WWW.PINKSHELL.COM