Sous Chef
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Houston, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSmall
Full TimeSmall
Job Summary
Conduct daily pre-shift meetings, oversee food production, and ensure consistent quality and standardization across all stations. Lead by example in appearance, cleanliness, and teamwork while mentoring staff through regular feedback and coaching to foster a psychologically safe environment. Manage inventory levels, perform monthly counts, and drive cost control by keeping labor under 15.5% and food costs under 30%. Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, specials, and beer pairings, while maintaining strict adherence to food safety regulations and recipe compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience in a high-volume kitchen environment
- Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, menu development, and food cost management
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to inspire, mentor, and motivate a diverse team
- Commitment to maintaining a culture of respect and inclusivity
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Toast, XtraChef, Shiftnotes, Trello
- Must understand weights, measures, and conversions
- Know food safety and inventory concepts such as FIFO, time and temperature requirements and the hierarchy of food storage
- Ability to maintain patience with guests and coworkers in difficult situations
- Must be able to lead in a team environment
Desired Qualifications
- Passion for craft beer and pairing food with beer is a plus
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