Executive Sous Chef

Oxford is hiring an Executive Sous Chef for its Sarasota, FL - St. Armand's Island Restaurant location. This full-time opportunity lets a skilled culinary professional drive kitchen excellence and help shape standout guest dining experiences on the coast.

About the Role

The Executive Sous Chef at Oxford supports overall kitchen leadership at the Sarasota, FL - St. Armand's Island Restaurant. You will partner closely with the executive chef to guide daily production, uphold quality standards, and keep the team aligned with service goals. This hands-on position suits candidates exploring Executive Sous Chef jobs in Sarasota, FL - St. Armand's Island Restaurant or nearby Oxford careers who thrive in fast-paced restaurant kitchens and want to contribute to consistent, high-caliber results.

Responsibilities

• Assist the executive chef in directing hourly kitchen staff through prep, production, and plating for all service periods
• Monitor food quality, portion accuracy, and presentation to meet established house standards
• Coordinate inventory tracking, ordering, and receiving to control waste while ensuring par levels
• Help develop and refine seasonal menu items and specials that align with the restaurant's concept
• Enforce food-safety protocols, sanitation, and temperature logs to maintain compliance
• Train and mentor line cooks and prep staff to build consistent technique and teamwork
• Support labor and food-cost targets through efficient scheduling advice and prep planning
• Step into executive-chef duties as needed to keep operations seamless during absences or peak shifts

What You Bring

• Proven experience as a sous chef or equivalent kitchen leadership role in a high-volume restaurant setting
• Strong command of classic and contemporary cooking methods plus knife skills and timing under pressure
• Knowledge of food-safety practices and the ability to model and enforce them daily
• Clear communication and coaching ability to motivate and develop kitchen teams
• Organizational strength for inventory, mainte­nance of equipment, and shift-to-shift hand-offs
• Flexibility to work varying shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays as restaurant volume demands
• Passion for continuous improvement in culinary presentation and guest satisfaction

About Oxford

Oxford is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.

Next Steps

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