Sous Chef- Pao
On-siteMiami Beach, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Supervise daily kitchen operations across Los Fuegos, Pao, in-room dining, and special events, ensuring consistency, quality, and timely service. Oversee assigned stations, conduct line checks, and lead the culinary brigade including Cooks 1–4 while mentoring staff and managing pre-service briefings. Control food and labor costs through effective scheduling, waste management, and purchasing, maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting vendor relationships. Uphold Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond standards, ensuring all culinary creations reflect Faena's artistic identity and partnering with front-of-house teams for seamless guest experiences. Requires minimum 5 years progressive culinary experience with 2 years in a luxury leadership role, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary experience
- At least 2 years in a leadership role in a luxury hotel, resort, or fine-dining restaurant
- Formal culinary education or equivalent apprenticeship
- Proven experience managing high-volume, multi-outlet kitchen operations
- Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and sanitation standards
- Financial acumen related to food cost control and labor management
- ServSafe or equivalent certification
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability to move safely in uneven terrain or in confined spaces
- Ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
- Ability to remain in stationary position for 8 hours or more
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
- Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently
- Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Desired Qualifications
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
- Hands-on leader who thrives in a creative and disciplined culinary environment
- Passionate about hospitality, artistry, and excellence in guest experience
- Calm, composed, and solution-oriented under pressure
- Embodies Faena's core values of authenticity, teamwork, and innovation
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