Sous Chef - Restaurant & Events The Dancing Crane at Sandhill Crane Golf Club Palm Beach Gardens, FL Full-Time | $20-$26 per hour | Immediate Opening The Dancing Crane is seeking an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to join our culinary team in Palm Beach Gardens. This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the variety of both restaurant service and special events . In addition to serving our daily restaurant guests, Sandhill Crane Golf Club hosts weddings, corporate events, private parties, golf events, and catered functions , making our Sous Chef an integral part of both our restaurant and event operations. About the Position Working closely with our Executive Chef and culinary team, the Sous Chef will assist with day-to-day kitchen operations while playing an important role in the preparation and execution of catered events and private functions. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, hands-on, and comfortable helping lead a kitchen team during busy restaurant service as well as larger catered events. Responsibilities Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations and service Help lead, train, and support culinary team members Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and portion standards Assist with food preparation and production for daily restaurant service Coordinate culinary preparation and execution for weddings, corporate events, private parties, golf events, and catered functions Help manage restaurant service and event production when occurring simultaneously Assist with inventory, ordering, food rotation, and waste control Maintain food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness standards Ensure events are properly prepared and executed according to established timelines Collaborate with front-of-house and event staff to provide an exceptional guest experience Step into various kitchen stations and responsibilities as needed Qualifications Previous Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, Lead Cook, or similar culinary leadership experience Catering, banquet, wedding, or special-event culinary experience strongly preferred Experience in a high-volume restaurant, golf club, country club, hotel, resort, catering, or hospitality environment preferred Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to lead and communicate effectively with a culinary team Ability to manage multiple priorities during busy services and events Strong attention to food quality, presentation, and consistency Dependable, professional, and team-oriented Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and scheduled events Compensation $20.00-$26.00 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates with strong catering, banquet, wedding, and special-event experience may qualify toward the higher end of the compensation range. Join The Dancing Crane The Dancing Crane offers a unique culinary environment combining a public restaurant with an active private-event and catering operation. Our culinary team works on everything from everyday restaurant service to weddings, corporate gatherings, golf events, and special celebrations. This is a full-time position with immediate hiring for the right candidate. If you're an experienced culinary professional who enjoys both restaurant service and special events, we encourage you to apply.

Pay:

$20.00 - $26.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person