“At Pink Shell, we believe in making memories. Whether you stay with us, work with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime.”

Join our team!

The Sous Chef is an integral contributor to a culinary team known for creating unforgettable food experiences for our guests while leading a team that runs on passion and dedication. This role directs, manages and inspires the kitchen staff serving three beach-side restaurants and the banquet operations generating over $7M in sales. If you want to be on a team that appreciates creativity, believes in a work hard/play hard work-life balance and allows each member an opportunity to do their best work you should be talking to us!

What do we offer?

• Competitive Salary 
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement
• Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations, Personal/Sick Time and a Floating Holiday
• $4.50 employee meals prepared by our culinary team
• 30 % employee discounts at the restaurant, gift shop, and spa
• Uniforms provided by the company
• Friends and Family discounted rates at all BMC properties

What are we looking for?

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

What would my job and responsibilities be?

• Inspire and oversee the food preparation and cooking process.
• Recruit and train kitchen employees to leverage individual talents.
• Monitor inventory levels and perform weekly inventory assessments to order materials, supplies, and ingredients based on demand.
• Supervise kitchen employees and organize food orders.
• Ensure highest quality of ingredients are served.
• Work with the restaurant manager to price and change menu items.
• Schedule work shifts for employees.
• Store all food products in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized.
• Maintain weekly and monthly cost reports.

Why us?

Pink Shell is an award-winning 4-5 star Resort located in the beautiful Fort Myers Beach, Florida. A true beachfront getaway, the resort overlooks both sides of the island, the Matanzas Pass and the Gulf of Mexico.

Pink Shell has evolved from a single cottage built in 1950 to an expansive 12-acre beach resort and marina. While we have grown, our values remain the same – to provide an unparalleled oceanfront escape for families and friends to make memories that last a lifetime.

The Resort has been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler, Trip Advisor, Gulfshore Life as one of the Best Resorts in Florida. Pink Shell was recently awarded the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Seal of Commitment—a promise that our establishment achieved enhanced safety and sanitation standards designated by FRLA to ensure the safety of guests and employees.

Our resort is part of Boykin Management Company and offers studios, one- and two-bedroom accommodations with guaranteed beach views, ample meeting facilities, a relaxing spa, a full-service marina, a state-of-the-art fitness center, two restaurants, and fun activities for the whole family. To learn about Pink Shell, please our website at www.pinkshell.com

***Pink Shell is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment screening, including a background test and drug screen, is required for all candidates offered a position.