Sous Chef - Tiki Tiki We Care Hospitality | South Florida At We Care Hospitality, we believe hospitality isn't just service—it's a feeling. Founded by the Serafini family, our group is home to some of South Florida's most iconic waterfront restaurants. We are committed to delivering exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and creating a workplace where talented people can build lasting careers. Tiki Tiki is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This is an opportunity for a motivated, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen and is ready to help drive excellence every day. The ideal candidate brings strong kitchen leadership, attention to detail, and a passion for developing a high-performing team. What You'll Do Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing all daily kitchen operations. Lead, coach, and motivate the back-of-house team while maintaining a positive, accountable culture. Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of every dish leaving the kitchen. Manage line execution during service and maintain smooth kitchen operations. Assist with scheduling, inventory, ordering, food cost control, and labor management. Maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation. Train and develop kitchen team members while fostering growth and teamwork. Lead by example with a hands-on approach and strong sense of urgency during service. Help maintain the standards and culture that make Tiki Tiki a destination for both locals and visitors. Qualifications Minimum 2 years of Sous Chef or comparable kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant. Proven experience managing day-to-day kitchen operations. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude. Open availability, including nights, weekends, holidays, and long weekends. Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and sanitation. Passion for hospitality, quality, and developing others. Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work alongside the team during service. Compensation & Benefits Starting salary: $60,000+ per year, based on experience Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off:

5 paid vacation days after 6 months of continuous full-time employment 10 paid vacation days after 1 year of continuous full-time employment 15 paid vacation days after 2 years of continuous full-time employment Employee dining discounts Career advancement opportunities within a growing restaurant group If you're a hands-on culinary leader who takes pride in building strong teams, executing exceptional food, and creating memorable guest experiences, we'd love to meet you. Join Tiki Tiki and We Care Hospitality and help lead one of South Florida's premier culinary teams. Benefits 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person

Pay:

From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Food provided Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person