Sous Chef (Opening Team)
St. Pete AthleticSaint Petersburg, FL, US30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionMonitor cooking, holding, and storage temperatures, verifying and completing logs. Enforce strict HACCP, sanitation, and allergy protocols. Oversee daily taste checks to ensure flavor and consistency. Audit food storage and prep areas for FIFO rotation, freshness, and compliance. Direct opening and closing procedures for all stations, ensuring mise en place, cleanliness, and readiness. Supervise banquet, buffet, and plated service execution for tournaments, wellness events, and VIP celebrations. Oversee ordering and restocking to ensure uninterrupted service. Implement waste-minimization practices through efficient prep, portioning, and inventory controls. Assist with weekly and monthly inventory counts, analyzing usage to inform purchasing. Receive deliveries, inspect for quality, and oversee proper storage. Communicate shortages, equipment needs, and challenges to the Executive Chef. Act as the kitchen’s operational hub, coordinating with expo, servers, and management for smooth service flow. Confirm assignment hand-offs verbally with teammates to maintain accountability. Step into any station during peak demand to support the line. Partner with FOH leaders to ensure seamless culinary integration across courtside, dining, and events. Supervise and mentor line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers—providing feedback, coaching, and skills training. Conduct pre-service lineups to review specials, VIP requests, and priorities. Enforce grooming, uniform, and professionalism standards across the team. Delegate effectively during service, balancing high-volume demands with fine-dining execution. Support hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews in collaboration with the Executive Chef. Track daily sales, guest feedback, and operational notes, submitting reports with recommendations. Manage ordering of food and operating supplies, ensuring costs align with company standards. Arrive in a clean, pressed chef’s uniform with impeccable grooming. Adapt to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and private events as needed. Report safety hazards and equipment malfunctions immediately. Uphold the club’s culinary philosophy of wellness, performance, and luxury dining. Ability to stand for extended periods, lift at least 30 lbs, and work in high-heat, fast-paced environments. You’re an experienced chef with a strong background in upscale or resort-style dining. You’re a confident leader who develops and inspires your team. You balance precision and creativity, maintaining standards under pressure. You’re collaborative, solution-oriented, and thrive in a multi-faceted hospitality environment. You’re passionate about wellness-driven, seasonal, and high-quality cuisine. A supportive team culture built on kindness, excellence, and joy. Opportunities to learn and grow under an experienced culinary leadership team. The chance to contribute to a brand-new, high-visibility culinary program. Competitive salary, based on experience. Opportunity to enroll in company health insurance plans. Paid time off and flexible scheduling. Opportunities for advancement in a growing hospitality brand. Employee discount for club membership (includes F&B and retail preferred pricing). After applying on our website, check your messages for a link to complete our required pre-interview questions. We will send out invites for our career fair in late September for candidates we want to move forward with. Estimated start date : mid-October.
Job Description
Job Description
Sous Chef (Opening Team)
Location : St. Petersburg, FL
Type : Full Time
Compensation : Competitive, based on experience
Welcome to St. Pete Athletic.
We’re not just launching a club—we’re building a community, a standard, and a vibe. Think urban country club. St. Pete Athletic is where sport, hospitality, and social energy collide. With 14 pickleball courts, 2 padel courts, dedicated table tennis spaces, a full-service restaurant and bar, and amenities ranging from coworking to wellness to a garden oasis—it’s a place to play, connect, and belong.
But our real secret? Hospitality. The kind you feel, not just see. We believe in creating moments that surprise and delight. And we’re looking for a Sous Chef who lives and breathes that philosophy.
The Opportunity
As a Sous Chef at St. Pete Athletic, you are the right hand to the Executive Chef and a driving force behind the culinary program. You’ll oversee daily kitchen operations, guide the line team, and ensure flawless execution of chef-driven dishes—from quick courtside bites to fine dining and private events.
This is a role for someone with strong technical expertise, a calm and motivating leadership style, and a passion for hospitality that extends from the kitchen to the guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Preparation & Execution
- Lead the preparation and execution of menu items, ensuring flavor, presentation, and portioning meet brand standards.
- Oversee multiple stations (grill, sauté, pantry, prep) during service, providing hands-on support when needed.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop seasonal dishes, specials, and wellness-driven offerings.
- Ensure allergy-sensitive, gluten-free, and vegan dishes are prepared with care and cross-contamination protocols.
- Maintain ticket-time standards (10–15 min for appetizers, 15–20 min for entrées) while managing peak demand.
Food Safety & Quality Standards
Station Management & Operations
Inventory & Reporting
Team Collaboration
Leadership & Development
Professional Standards
Who You Are
Our Promise to You
At St. Pete Athletic, we want this to be one of the best jobs you’ve ever had. That means :
Compensation & Benefits
Sound Like You? Let’s Talk.
If you’re ready to join the opening team that’s setting a new bar for hospitality in Tampa Bay, we’d love to meet you.
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