Sous Chef, Garni CAFE

This position supports the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations at Garni Cafe, our signature restaurant featuring a casual French menu. Set in a botanical-inspired dining room, Garni Cafe Lake Nona offers fresh, flavorful, and vibrant culinary experiences.

You will train and motivate staff to exceed goals while balancing profitability metrics. With a focus on quality and production levels, the Sous Chef will lead the culinary team on their mission to exceed customers’ expectations related to food quality and dining experience.

At CoralTree Hospitality, we're committed to enriching your career and life experiences through unparalleled benefits that support your personal and professional growth. Joining the CoralTree team means gaining access to an exceptional benefits package designed with you in mind. Join us and discover a workplace where your contributions are valued and rewarded every day.

• Explore Freely: Immerse yourself in our Team Member Travel Program, where you'll enjoy complimentary and discounted stays at CoralTree Hospitality properties, allowing you to explore new destinations effortlessly.
• Share the Experience: Enjoy unlimited Friends and Family discounted rates, creating unforgettable memories together.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Take charge of your well-being through our pre-tax flexible benefit plan, covering healthcare and dependent care expenses, tailored to your needs. Our comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, including pet insurance ensures peace of mind for you, your family, and your furry companions.
• Build for the Future: Plan for tomorrow with our 401(k) plan, complete with a company match, empowering you to build financial security.
• Support When You Need It: Navigate life's challenges with confidence through our Employee Assistance Program, providing support when you need it most.
• Enriched Lifestyle: Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with paid vacation, sick days, and holidays, giving you time to recharge and celebrate with loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access team member discounts from top industry brands in travel, entertainment, and retail, including Apple, Live Nation, Samsung, Hertz, and more, making every day a little more extraordinary.

As a member of the Lake Nona Wave Hotel team, you'll also benefit from:

• Enhanced Wellness: Benefit from special rates at the Lake Nona Performance Club, enhancing your wellness journey.
• Culinary Delights: Indulge in discounts at Tavistock Group Restaurants, savoring culinary experiences at exceptional value.
• Complimentary Convenience and Comfort: Receive team member meals, uniforms, and parking, ensuring convenience and comfort during your workday.

• Supervises the performance, attendance, attitudes, appearance, and conduct of the culinary team.
• Must be able to professionally communicate with all team members.
• Consistently practice safe and sanitary food handling techniques.
• Enforce workstation and equipment safety and cleanliness.
• Ensures the highest standard of quality control and menu development for Garni Cafe.
• Continually enhances the culinary experience of guests.

• Able to work flexible hours and days.
• Two-year culinary arts degree required.
• Minimum of three years of related experience as a sous chef or chef de cuisine.
• Three to five years of Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food products, and food service equipment.
• Previous experience maintaining professional and respectful work relationships.
• Previous experience in luxury and high-end establishment.
• Must have serve safe certificate. 

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