Sous Chef - High End Catering and Events

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Events throughout South Florida

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

Juan & Only Catering Services is looking for an experienced, hands-on Sous Chef to support and lead culinary production for upscale corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations throughout South Florida.

We are looking for someone who is highly organized, calm under pressure, and comfortable leading a team while remaining actively involved in food production.

Responsibilities

Organize daily production, prep lists, and kitchen workflow.

Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across every dish.

Supervise, train, and support cooks and prep team members.

Execute hot and cold food production.

Prepare proteins, sauces, vegetables, platters, and event presentations.

Assist with butchery, portioning, and recipe execution.

Assist with ordering, inventory, and waste control.

Maintain proper storage, labeling, FIFO procedures, and sanitation standards.

Inspect food before it leaves the kitchen.

Confirm that food and equipment are properly packed for every event.

Communicate clearly with the culinary and operations teams.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in a hotel, banquet, catering, or high-volume kitchen.

At least one year as a Chef de Partie, lead cook, or in a similar leadership position.

Strong hot and cold kitchen knowledge.

Experience cooking proteins, preparing sauces, and following scaled recipes.

Basic butchery and portioning skills.

Strong plating and presentation skills.

Excellent organization, communication, and leadership abilities.

Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Reliable transportation.

Ability to travel to events throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach.

Ability to work extended shifts in a fast-paced environment when required.

What we offer

Competitive compensation based on experience.

The opportunity to work on distinctive, high-end events.

A professional and creative culinary environment.

Opportunities for growth within an expanding catering company.

How to apply

Complete the application at https://share-na2.hsforms.com/1HcURdr6MQzGhBJbV-4xJZw42j3p1