Sous Chef – Busy High-End Gastropub (Allswell Sarasota)

Allswell (Waterside) Lakewood Ranch is looking for an experienced and driven Sous Chef to join our culinary team. We’re a busy, high-end gastropub known for refined comfort food, craft cocktails, and a scratch kitchen that blends creativity with consistency.

We’re seeking a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork and precision, and takes pride in producing elevated food with approachability and style.

What We’re Looking For:

2+ years of sous or lead line experience in an upscale or high-volume kitchen

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Strong organizational habits and attention to detail

Passion for seasonal, ingredient-driven cooking

Commitment to cleanliness, consistency, and collaboration

Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and service execution

Lead, train, and support the back-of-house team

Assist with ordering, inventory, and prep management

Maintain high culinary and sanitation standards

Collaborate with the Executive Chef on specials and menu development

We Offer:

Competitive pay based on experience

A professional, creative kitchen environment

Growth opportunities within a chef-driven concept. We are a New York based restaurant group. Lots of room for advancement, higher salaries, and alternate schedules.

If you’re a serious cook who leads by example and wants to be part of something special, we’d love to hear from you.