Top 15 Lead cook Jobs in Punta Gorda, Fl

Sous Chef
The Gasparilla Inn —Boca Grande, FL
- Extended hours
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Food & Beverage Director
Troon —Punta Gorda, FL
- $90,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kitchen Manager
LATITUDE 26 PG LLC —Punta Gorda, FL
- Mid-level
- Restaurant
- Communication skills
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Lead Line Cook
FF Ft Myers II LLC —Fort Myers, FL
- Weekends as needed
- Maintenance
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Entry level
Cook - Sports Bar
Sunseeker Resort —Punta Gorda, FL
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
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Restaurant General Manager
Bocca Lupo Coal Fired Pizza —North Port, FL
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Restaurant management
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Prep Cook
PopStroke —Fort Myers, FL
- $16 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- US work authorization
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Line Cook
PopStroke —Fort Myers, FL
- $16 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- US work authorization
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Kitchen Manager /cook
Americsn Legion Post 90 of SW Fl —Cape Coral, FL
- From $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Mid-level
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Shift Leader
Panda Restaurant Group —Venice, FL
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Email
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Conflict management
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Line Cook
Jacaranda Trace —Venice, FL
- $17 an hour
- Background check
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- On-the-job training
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Crew Member
Chipotle —Venice, FL
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Fast casual restaurant
- No experience needed
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef

The Gasparilla Inn -
Boca Grande, FL

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Job Details

9 days ago

Qualifications

Food and beverage product quality management
Kitchen health and safety standards
Food service health code compliance
Fine dining experience
Team leadership
Safety regulations
Production safety compliance
Cost control
High school diploma or GED
Team development
Supervising experience
Kitchen cost control
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Driving
Plating
Kitchen staff training
Managing kitchen staff
Hotel staff training
Quality control experience within food and beverage industry
Restaurant cost management
Kitchen stations
Professional development training
Communication with kitchen staff

Full Job Description

Job Title:

Sous Chef

Reports to:

Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef

Department/Group:

Culinary

Effective Date:

October 1, 2025

Location:

On Site

Travel Required:

None

Position Type:

Exempt

On Call:

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a talented and driven Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team at The Gasparilla Inn, a prestigious and historic high-end resort renowned for its exceptional dining programs and service excellence. The ideal candidate is a motivated culinary professional with strong leadership skills, refined cooking techniques, and a passion for mentorship and operational excellence. This position offers the opportunity to grow within a highly regarded resort environment and contribute to an enduring legacy of hospitality.

The Gasparilla Inn, located on the picturesque island of Boca Grande in Southwest Florida, has been a premier destination for luxury and relaxation for over 100 years. Our renowned culinary program offers elevated dining experiences, combining fresh local ingredients with innovative techniques. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service to our members, guests, and visitors.

Job Duties:

Adheres to the Gasparilla Inn’s 4 Steps to Memorable Service.
Exhibit’s the Gasparilla Inn’s Core Values.
Assist in managing daily kitchen operations while providing direction, support, and coaching to the culinary team.
Ensure all cooks follow recipes, plating standards, and preparation methods.
Promote a positive, professional, and collaborative kitchen culture.
Oversee and participate in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of menu items, ensuring the highest standards of quality, flavor, and consistency. Lead by example on the line during peak service periods.
Support the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in developing and refining menus, recipes, and specials.
Provide input on seasonal offerings, cost efficiency, and ingredient utilization to maximize quality and profitability.
Maintain consistent excellence in all food produced.
Conduct regular tasting and station checks to ensure accuracy, presentation, and adherence to resort standards. Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
Assist with inventory management, product ordering, and waste reduction.
Ensure proper rotation, labeling, and storage of ingredients in compliance with health department regulations and resort standards.
Ensure that all culinary team members follow safe food handling practices and maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
Take immediate corrective action when necessary and uphold compliance with Florida Department of Health standards.
Work closely with other department heads and service staff to ensure smooth coordination between the kitchen and front-of-house operations.
Communicate effectively with leadership regarding menu changes, challenges, and opportunities.
Provide ongoing training to line-level staff in technique, station organization, and resort standards.
Support the development of emerging culinary talent within the team.
Demonstrate flexibility in responding to business demands and guest preferences.
Maintain composure under pressure, set a professional tone for the kitchen, and uphold The Gasparilla Inn’s values of excellence, integrity, and gracious service.
All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Assignments:

This position is both an administrative and active position and will require equipment to be moved weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. This position may be exposed to hazards such as adverse weather conditions, loud noise, frequent and extra working hours due to demands of events, and other related factors such as upset guests if something does not goes as originally planned. You must be comfortable with water safety and be able to respond to water safety events on tours, which could potentially become high stress situations. This position is also required to work events during weekend hours, and nights as determined by event needs.

This position will need to be able to safely drive a golf cart and may have frequent exposure to outside weather conditions throughout the day. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Acknowledgement:

By signing below, I have reviewed and received a copy of this job description. I understand all the items on this job description and I acknowledge that I am responsible for fulfilling the requirements, qualifications and duties of this position.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree or certification from a recognized program preferred.
Culinary degree from a nationally recognized program preferred.
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in a fine dining or luxury resort setting, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
Strong culinary foundation, including advanced cooking techniques, ingredient knowledge, and plating presentation.
Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate diverse kitchen teams.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of food cost control and inventory management.
Commitment to safety, sanitation, and quality control standards.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on business demands.
Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be willing and able to pass a background and drug screening.

Preferred:

Minimum of one year of experience as a Sous Chef in high-volume, esteemed fine dining establishments, preferably in hotels, resorts, or private clubs
Preferred experience at a luxury hotel and/or club

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