Chef / Kitchen Manager

Company: American Social - Fort Lauderdale
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Leads a team of culinary professionals in preparing top quality, attractive, and delicious food for our Guests. The Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef oversees all aspects of the culinary side of the business including training, safety & sanitation, recipe adherence, orders, and prep lists. This person is a brand representative that maintains a patient and positive attitude and looks great for work every day. They hold the team accountable for top tier results and are passionate about food and hospitality. The Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef works with pride and must have a tremendous work ethic that sets the tone for the team. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Coordinates, leads, and directs Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and Utility Team Members • Trains and validates all new cooks, as well as provides ongoing training and coach to existing cooks • Partners with the Executive Chef, GM, FOH Managers on training and educating all team members • Ensures 100% recipes adherence by all team members • Holds team accountability to policies and procures set forth by American Social • Responsible for implementing and holding strict standards for safety and sanitation as well as overall kitchen organization • Leads the implementation of a HACCP plan and ensures all team member follow as well • Keep a clear line of communication with the Executive Chef, as well as the GM and Corporate Chef • Assists Executive Chef in running food cost to goal • Manages controllable costs to goal • Assist the Executive Chef to manage the culinary side of the back office accounting and scheduling systems • Performs accurate inventories and clearly communicates food cost to issues to all team members • Performers Line and Quality Checks to ensure food quality is properly prepared, equipment is functioning, and the kitchen is set up for a successful service every shift • Holds team members to the proper Image and Appearance Guidelines including proper hygiene ABILITY TO: • Be adaptable to a changing environment • Clearly communicate to all levels of the organizations • Manage team of up to 75 people • Hold 1 on 1’s and communicate areas of opportunity and development • Bring creative ideas to build sales and overall brand improvement • Work in an organized manner • Multi-task and have a great sense of urgency with changing priorities • Work independently as well as in a team environment • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Follow Company Budgets and established goals • Maintain a professional and polished appearance • Able to work in a fast pace environment • Prioritizes projects and solicitates direction when necessary • Work nights and weekends • Work 12 hours shifts as necessary EDUCATION AND SKILLS: • 3 years Sous Chef, or comparable, experience in a Full Service and High-Volume Restaurant • Strong communication and leadership skills • Experience with back office and POS systems (Restaurant 365, Hot Schedules, Micros) • Advanced organizational skills • Bilingual is a plus • Culinary Arts Degree is a plus (Associates, Bachelors, Certificates, etc.) • Serv Safe Certified • Strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation standards • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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