Executive Sous Chef

About Cabot

Cabot is the developer and operator of a diverse collection of residential, resort, golf, and master-planned communities. The portfolio includes renowned Cabot Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, with two acclaimed World Top 100 courses (Cabot Cliffs #10 and Cabot Links #39) and 72 rooms of award-winning accommodation. It also includes the much-anticipated Cabot Saint Lucia in the Caribbean, Cabot Revelstoke in British Columbia, Cabot Citrus Farms in Florida, and the most recently added Cabot Highlands in Scotland (Castle Stuart Golf Links ranks #72 in the World Top 100 courses).

Cabot continues to build upon a legacy of excellence in golf, luxury residential offerings and boutique resort lifestyle across each unique property where owners and guests have exclusive access to destination specific experiences and an unparalleled quality of service.

Cabot Citrus Farms

Cabot’s first U.S. destination, Cabot Citrus Farms, is situated on 1,200 acres of rolling land and will include Cabot’s signature combination of world-class golf, luxury accommodations and real estate opportunities. Opening in 2023, Cabot Citrus Farms will feature two revitalized 18-hole courses, a par-3 course, a new clubhouse and extensive practice facilities. The property is a short 50-minute drive from Tampa and an 80-minute drive from Orlando. While close to urban amenities, the property sits in the central-west region of Florida aptly known as the Nature Coast. Visitors will delight in one-of-a-kind experiences including exceptional hiking, biking and nature trails at neighboring Withlacoochee State Forest, spring- fed rivers and bountiful lakes at Crystal River, and world-class fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.

Position Overview

As a key member of the Cabot Citrus Farms team, our Executive Sous Chef will be instrumental in building on the Cabot legacy of world class experiences. You will inspire and lead a team of top performers who take pride in delivering personalized experiences for our guests. Energized by seeing your team members realize their potential, you are committed to creating an environment where your people develop in their careers while consistently achieving service excellence. You positively influence the Cabot Citrus Farms culture by modelling a personal dedication to growth and continuous improvement.

The Executive Sous Chef serves to support the building, development, and growth of the culinary offerings at Cabot Citrus Farms. A leader in our culinary operations requires the combined talent of being clear and being kind. As a leader, you demonstrate warmth, enthusiasm and are focused and creative.

The Profile

Reporting to Cabot’s Executive Chef, the Executive Sous Chef will embrace passion and purpose, with a love of food and excel in the hustle and heat of the kitchen. The Executive Sous Chef adds value to the Cabot leadership team by bringing our food program to life and inspiring your team to care, work hard and deliver on the brand’s mission to “Create Magical Places Where Remarkable Memories are Made”.

Joining a new and growing team, this role will be a member of the pre-opening team. Ensuring facility and service readiness. Areas of responsibility include meticulous budget management, inventory control including purchasing and receiving, developing and naturing professional relationships, training and mentoring with positive and team-oriented communication.

As a new venture, this presents an exceptional opportunity for individuals who are passionate about team building, development, and fostering a service-oriented culture. The Executive Sous Chef is a trusted teammate that always maintains confidentiality and exemplifies Cabot’s values of confidence, authenticity, humility, and warmth.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside a team of Cabot leaders to ensure that resort consistency and vision are met and exceeded
• Work closely with culinary and front-of-house leaders to build a world-class F&B program for the resort, its Cabot team members, and our guests
• Recruit and select culinary team members who proudly represent Cabot, using scenario-based interviewing and hiring practices
• Grow and retain top culinary performers at Cabot through differentiated coaching and leadership
• Develop and maintain a ‘food bible’ for all F&B team members, considered an essential accompaniment to a menu change. The food bible will include and not be limited to the recipes and images of all dishes served.
• Send daily service reports, reservations logs, and T&C related processes
• Support inventory, purchasing, and receiving of products
• Ensure sound financial performance through labor management and food cost control
• Adhere to schedule and payroll metrics
• Set goals and objectives to improve the kitchen’s performance and efficiency
• Run efficient food storage, prep and rotation systems
• Run a clean and organized culinary operation that meets and exceeds health & safety standards
• Oversee the upkeep & maintenance of all kitchen equipment and facilities
• Comply with and maintain all specified kitchen standards

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years’ culinary experience with at least 3 years’ experience in a senior culinary leadership role
• Degree or diploma in the culinary field or equivalent industry experience is required
• Demonstrated creativity and leadership experience
• Commitment to abide by all occupational health and safety standards
• Knowledge of and compliance with all Fire Safety Plans and Regulations
• Experience using systems and technology to effectively track and submit team members approved hours by deadline for biweekly payroll
• Ability to run a high-volume service, including but not limited to expediting
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Physical Demands

• Spending long hours walking, standing, and using knife skills
• Frequently lifting and carrying 50 - 100 lbs
• Occasional ascending and descending of stairs and ramps
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting
• Working in a hot, intense kitchen producing a significant volume of food

Our greatest asset, and the key to our success, is our team. By attracting the most caring, engaging and driven people in the world of golf and hospitality, we have developed an incredibly positive and exceedingly vibrant culture. With a focus on the principles of the Golden Rule - treating others as we wish to be treated - the warmth, kindness and good nature of our team is ultimately what sets Cabot apart. Work hard and be nice to people - it's as simple as that!

If your values align with the Cabot vision, we welcome you to apply and join our amazing team who is building this one of a kind property!