Sous Chef $29-$34/hr High Volume

Sous Chef $29-$34/hr High Volume Tampa, FL

Description:

This position begins in July/August 2026! SAGE Dining Services® is seeking a Sous Chef/Lead Cook to join our team at a beautiful private school. This role partners closely with our Executive Chef and Food Service Director to lead a dynamic kitchen that features multiple food concepts and a diverse, complex menu. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of allergen awareness and transparency in food preparation and menu communication. As Sous Chef, you'll be the Executive Chef's right hand, helping to guide and inspire the kitchen team, ensuring every dish is crafted with excellence, beautifully presented, and served with precision. Our kitchen culture is rooted in teamwork, mutual support, and a shared love of great food, whether we're plating entrees or unloading deliveries. While being bilingual is a plus, it's your leadership, dedication, and ability to mentor others that matter most. If you're driven to create exceptional food and help others grow alongside you, we'd love to welcome you into our culinary family and support your career journey.

Pay Type:

Hourly

Time Commitment:

Full Time What you'll get: Weekly pay. Benefits for full-time positions: Health/Life/STD/Vision/Dental/Accident/Hospital Care/Vacation/Holiday and Personal Days. 401(k) Matching program. Paid sick time. Ongoing daily paid training. Career growth opportunities. Uniforms and shoes provided. Generous referral program. Team Member meal. SAGE Perks Employee discount program for retailers, wireless plans, movie tickets, etc. What you'll do: Prepare assigned menu items in strict accordance with SAGE recipes, safety, and allergen policies that exceed our guests' expectations. Ensure that all food is appropriately displayed and visually appealing. Interact positively with SAGE guests and Team Members. Use proper food handling, storage, and sanitation techniques (HAACP). What you'll need: Experience with cooking in a commercial kitchen. Ability to understand and execute recipes and instructions in English. Ability to interact with SAGE guests and Team Members in a professional and positive manner. About SAGE At SAGE, you'll find a collaborative environment where passionate people come together to create great food and feed the future. Whether you're starting your career or looking to take the next step, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow. More than 60% of our Managers are promoted from within, and, with venues nationwide, you'll have the flexibility to explore new roles and locations as your career develops. If you're excited about food, teamwork, and making an impact, this is the place for you. Full-time hourly-paid Team Members enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options; company-paid short-term disability; company-paid life insurance; supplemental life insurance; a 401(k) with company match; a discount buying program; an employee assistance program; paid holidays and personal days; and benefits through the SAGE Foundation, including access to apply for academic scholarships for dependents and disaster assistance. Long-term disability is available for management Team Members. All Team Members accrue sick time, and full-time Team Members accrue vacation time.

GROW. CREATE. COLLABORATE.

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