Banquet & Kitchen Leader: Executive Sous Chef

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Dallas is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen team, partnering with the Executive Chef to deliver exceptional taste and guest experiences.

You will supervise all kitchen stations, assist with menu execution, training, scheduling, and cost control while maintaining health and safety standards. Flexibility to work weekends, nights, and holidays is required, with opportunities to develop within a boutique hospitality culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of previous Sous Chef experience in a high-volume, full service restaurant.
• 2 or 4 year degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management is preferred.
• Flexible schedule, able to work weekends, nights, mornings, and holidays when needed.
• Food Handler Certification, Alcohol Awareness Certification (if applicable).
• Knowledge Microsoft Office Suite, restaurant POS system, inventory management and/or procurement software experience, payroll and timekeeping software, business & accounting software.
• Able to read and follow recipes and standards, maintain health department regulations, food quality and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Take an active leadership role in banquet and special event operations, including menu execution, staffing, preparation, service, breakdown, and ensuring food quality and presentation meet established standards.
• Supervise the production of food at all stations, assist cooks as needed, and expedite food during service to ensure quality, consistency, and timely execution.
• Lead all aspects of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef, address issues as they arise, take control of challenging situations, and assist with the preparation and development of menu items.
• When banquet and kitchen operations are not busy, assist in overseeing the restaurant operation, supporting service, addressing operational needs, and helping ensure an exceptional guest experience.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inspecting, storing, and maintaining inventory of all food and kitchen products. Ensure products are received in the correct quantity, quality, and condition.
• Monitor inventory levels and product usage, minimize waste, and assist with controlling food costs and maintaining budgetary goals.
• Prepare and manage kitchen schedules based on business levels, banquet functions, staffing needs, and budgeted labor costs.
• Assist with controlling overtime and effectively allocate staffing resources to meet operational demands.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Flexible schedule

Attention to recipes & standards

Education

Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

POS system

Inventory software

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Dallas is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen team, partnering with the Executive Chef to deliver exceptional taste and guest experiences.

You will supervise all kitchen stations, assist with menu execution, training, scheduling, and cost control while maintaining health and safety standards. Flexibility to work weekends, nights, and holidays is required, with opportunities to develop within a boutique hospitality culture.