Chef de Cuisine (Executive Sous Chef)

Sweetwaters a modern, seafood-forward, waterfront restaurant is opening in Fort Lauderdale, built around polished service, exceptional ingredients, and a high-level of hospitality.We are assembling the founding leadership team that will set the culture, the standards, and the guest experience from day one.This is an opportunity to help create a restaurant that feels refined without being formal, elevated without being pretentious, and deeply hospitality-driven at every level.We are seeking a Chef de Cuisine (Executive Sous Chef) who is ready to lead at scale — someone who can orchestrate excellence while continuing to elevate and evolve a menu that is bold, seasonally driven, and unforgettable.The OpportunityThis is not a back-of-house management role - this is a culinary leadership position.As Chef de Cuisine, you will:Lead a high-performing culinary brigade, high-volume, upscale environmentDrive consistency and excellence across premium offerings, and seasonally inspired dishesInspire innovation while protecting the integrity of the conceptSet the tone for kitchen culture — disciplined, collaborative, accountable, and proudPartner closely with the Executive Chef and senior leadership to execute strategic culinary initiativesYou will be hands-on, present on the line, and relentlessly focused on execution. Every dish that leaves the pass represents our brand and your leadership.What You’ll OwnDaily kitchen operations and service execution at the highest levelCulinary training, mentorship, and development of sous chefs and line cooksLabor management and food cost performance in a high-volume settingMenu implementation and seasonal rolloutsInventory, purchasing, and vendor partnershipsHealth, safety, and sanitation excellenceSeamless collaboration with front-of-house leadership to deliver a refined, guest experienceWho You Are3+ years as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef in an $8MM+ upscale restaurantA proven leader of large teams in high-expectation environmentsFinancially savvy — you understand margins, labor models, and cost controlsPassionate about premium ingredients, technique, and presentationCalm under pressure and energized by volumeA culture-builder who develops people and holds high standardsCulinary degree preferred, though demonstrated excellence and progressive growth matter most.Why SweetwatersCompetitive compensation package Comprehensive benefits packageThe opportunity to lead and set the standard for a new restaurantVisibility within Specialty Restaurants Corporation, a respected, privately held restaurant group with iconic propertiesReal opportunity for career progression within a growing organizationIf you are ready to lead a kitchen where performance meets precision, where volume meets refinement, and where every guest matters, we would love to meet you.