Boutique Luxury Sous Chef — Lead Precision & Experience

La Colombe d'Or Hotel and Tonight & Tomorrow Restaurant; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

La Colombe d'Or Hotel and Tonight & Tomorrow Restaurant seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead the line in a boutique luxury kitchen near the Houston area. You will work closely with a James Beard-recognized chef, ensuring precision, consistency, and personalized guest experiences.

You will oversee mise en place, line management, and service across all meals, while mentoring a small culinary team and contributing to menu development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fine-dining or luxury hotel kitchens, with at least 2 years in a Sous Chef or senior lead role.
• Strong classical foundation plus modern technique.
• Proven ability to lead a small, high-performing team in a boutique environment.
• Excellent palate, knife skills, and timing under pressure.
• Experience with cost control, ordering systems, and inventory management.
• Calm under pressure and clear communication with the team and Executive Chef.
• Wine/beverage pairing knowledge is a bonus.

Responsabilités

• Run daily kitchen operations, including mise en place, line management, and service execution across all meal periods.
• Maintain the Executive Chef’s standards on every plate – taste, temperature, presentation, and timing.
• Lead, train, and develop the culinary team (station cooks, garde manger, pastry as needed).
• Assist in menu development, seasonal changes, and special events while protecting the house style.
• Manage food cost, inventory, ordering, and receiving with a sharp eye on waste and quality.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols without compromise.
• Step into the Executive Chef’s role during absences and represent the kitchen with poise to guests and hotel leadership.
• Collaborate with F&B, banquets, and front-of-house teams to deliver seamless, personalized guest experiences.

Connaissances

Fine dining

Leadership

Team leadership

Calm under pressure

Formation

ServSafe certification

Outils

Menu planning

Description du poste

La Colombe d'Or Hotel and Tonight & Tomorrow Restaurant seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead the line in a boutique luxury kitchen near the Houston area. You will work closely with a James Beard-recognized chef, ensuring precision, consistency, and personalized guest experiences.

You will oversee mise en place, line management, and service across all meals, while mentoring a small culinary team and contributing to menu development.